Actuarial Science University of Amsterdam

Overview

You learn to calculate the likelihood of undesirable events such as an economic crisis, a fire or a bankruptcy and mitigate these risks properly. The University of Amsterdam is the only Dutch university that offers both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s programme in Actuarial Science.

After graduation

The Bachelor’s programme in Actuarial Science is an excellent step towards a successful career. You can start your first job, or specialise with a Master's degree.

Where do the graduates work?

As an actuary, you can work for a variety of employers, and perform various different tasks:

• insurance companies: compute premiums and reserves, develop and verify models, manage funds, ensure compliance with regulations.

• banks and pension funds: invest funds optimally to balance profits and risks, develop protections against financial shocks. 

• consultancies: help companies manage their assets and liabilities, design pension and benefit plans, use data to analyse and optimise operations.

• the Dutch Central Bank: make sure banks and financial institutions comply with regulatory laws, make sure those laws stay relevant and up-to-date in the face of new developments.

• other financial institutions and organisations: think of investment funds, credit unions and specialised lenders.

• government bodies: help them manage assets and liabilities, analyse and optimise their performance.

• industry: manage risks and optimise operations for companies in various sectors, from transportation, manufacturing and agriculture to healthcare, hospitality and retail.