UNIVERSITY OF STRASBOURG · FRANCE
Master Actuariat - Parcours Actuariat
Master's · Taught in fr
At a glance
24 mo
Duration
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Tuition / yr
fr
Language
Master's
Level
- 2 yearsProgram Duration
- 120 ECTSCredits
- High technical demandCareer Outlook
- Excellent remunerationCareer Outlook
- International scopeCareer Outlook
- Low unemployment rateCareer Outlook
This Master's program in Actuarial Science trains specialists in the assessment and management of risks, primarily within the insurance and finance sectors. Actuaries are in high demand, offering technically challenging, well-compensated, and internationally recognized careers with excellent job prospects. The program is designed for students with a strong background in mathematics, seeking to apply their analytical skills to financial risk.
Curriculum
The program spans two years, with a total of 120 ECTS credits. It covers core actuarial topics, including probability, statistics, insurance, finance, and data analysis, with a strong emphasis on practical application and risk management. The curriculum is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions.
- Master 1
- Probabilities-StatisticsUE Probabilités-Statistique
- Statistical modelling appliedModélisation statistique appliquée
- ProbabilitiesProbabilités
- Stochastic calculus appliedCalcul stochastique appliqué
- Data analysisAnalyse de données
- Insurance - FinanceUE Assurance - Finance
- Risk theoryThéorie du risque
- Life insurance 1Assurance vie 1
- Corporate financeFinance d'entreprise
- Financial analysisAnalyse financière
- Duration models in actuarial scienceModèles de durée en actuariat
- Seminar for evaluation of L3 - M1 internshipsUE Séminaire d'évaluation des stages L3 - M1
- Professional EnglishUE Anglais professionnel
- Master 2
- StatisticsUE Statistique
- Regression methodsMéthodes de régression
- Time seriesSéries temporelles
- Software for statisticsLogiciels pour la statistique
- Insurance - FinanceUE Assurance - Finance
- Life insurance 2Assurance vie 2
- Dependency insuranceAssurance dépendance
- Non-life insurance pricingTarification non-vie
- InvestmentInvestissement
- Derivative assetsActifs dérivés
- Professional EnglishUE Anglais professionnel
- Master 2 - Semestre 3
- Non-life InsuranceUE Assurance Non-vie
- Non-life reinsuranceRéassurance non-vie
- Non-life provisioningProvisionnement non-vie
- StatisticsUE Statistique
- Data science and AI for actuarial science 1Science des données et l'IA pour l'actuariat 1
- Extreme valuesValeurs extrêmes
- Life insurance and regulationUE Assurance vie et régulation
- Actuarial life modellingModélisation actuarielle vie
- SolvencySolvabilité
Careers
Graduates are prepared for a variety of roles in risk management and financial analysis. The program aims to equip students with the quantitative and analytical skills necessary to excel in these fields.
- Actuary
- Risk Analyst
- Portfolio Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Treasurer
Entry requirements
Bachelor's Degree (Bac+3)Completed three years of higher education, preferably in Mathematics, Mathematics and Economics, or Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences. Equivalent qualifications from 'Grandes Écoles' may also be considered.
M1 Actuarial Studies prerequisiteA prior internship, completed during the summer or as part of your previous studies, is required for admission into the M1 Actuarial Science program. This should be detailed in your cover letter and discussed during the admission interview.
Strong academic results in undergraduate studies are essential. Some prior knowledge in economics, finance, or accounting is also required.
Fees
Tuition (international)Please refer to the University of Strasbourg's official website for current tuition fees.
Tuition (home)Please refer to the University of Strasbourg's official website for current tuition fees.
LivingInformation on living costs is not available on the program page. Please consult the University of Strasbourg's student services for estimates.
Tuition fees for French public universities are generally modest compared to other countries. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the university's registration and fees page.
How to apply
1. Review Admission RequirementsEnsure you meet the academic prerequisites, including a strong Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and potentially prior internship experience.
2. Check University Admissions PageVisit the official University of Strasbourg admissions and enrollment page for detailed instructions and application forms.
3. Prepare Application DocumentsGather all necessary documents, which typically include academic transcripts, degree certificates, a curriculum vitae, and a cover letter. For this program, clearly outline any relevant internship experience in your cover letter.
4. Submit ApplicationComplete and submit your application by the specified deadlines through the university's application portal.
5. Attend Admission InterviewShortlisted candidates may be invited for an oral interview, where your motivation and suitability for the program will be assessed.
Scholarships
Mobil’ITI Master ScholarshipsVariable