About the course

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science is a top tier academic unit among statistical and actuarial science globally. Our students and faculty explore topics such as Actuarial Science, Biostatistics, Data Science, Quantitative Finance, Statistics, & Statistics-Computing. In this program, you'll take courses such as the mathematics of finance, risk theory, and pension mathematics taught by professional actuaries in one of North America?s top actuarial schools. Meanwhile, adding computer science, arts, and various math electives will give you the combination of technical and communication skills that employers are looking for. Whether you choose the regular stream or the co-op stream, you'll graduate ready to enter a great job market with great prospects and high starting salaries. Skip the professional exams. Because the Canadian Institute of Actuaries has accredited Waterloo?s Actuarial Science program, you can be exempted from several of their exams. Social and academic support. Through the student-run Actuarial Science Club, you can find a mentor, get career advice, or meet new friends over board games and bubble tea. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Year(s)Fees: CA$295,000

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2025	Waterloo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Waterloo

Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.

　　Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

　　Advanced Functions

　　Calculus and Vectors

　　Any 4U English

　　One other 4U course

　　Recommended course: Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) - HL Analysis and Approaches, minimum 6, HL or SL English A. Total 32.

　　IELTS Academic - 6.5 overall, 6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening, TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 overall, 25 writing, 25 speaking.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Waterloo. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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