Universities / University of Amsterdam
MSc Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance (ASMF)
One-year UvA master combining actuarial science and quantitative risk management, covering stochastic calculus, insurance mathematics and risk management for insurers and pension funds. Qualifies graduates for the Dutch actuarial route (AAG title via the Postmaster Actuarial Practice Cycle).
What you’ll study
Core
- Stochastic Calculus
- Financial Mathematics for Insurance
- Non-Life Insurance
- Risk Management for Insurers and Pensions
Electives
- Asset Liability Management (seminar)
- Generalised Linear Models for insurance pricing
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Before you apply
- Background
- Sufficient background in mathematics, solid statistics and some econometrics; pre-Master's of at least one semester available for those who fall short
- Maths
- mathematics; statistics; econometrics
Source: uva.nl ↗
After graduation
- Typical first roles
- actuarial and risk-modelling roles (no specific roles listed)
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Checked 6 November 2026 against the sources linked on this page. Fees, units and requirements change each year, so confirm them on the programme’s website before applying.
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