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MSc Econometrics, Operations Research and Actuarial Studies – Actuarial Studies and Financial Econometrics profile (EORAS QF)

One-year econometrics master with four profiles; the Actuarial Studies and Financial Econometrics profile is the closest to quantitative finance, with a Quantitative Finance course and risk-management courses.

What you’ll study

Core

  • Data Analysis and Machine Learning
  • Econometric Methods
  • Non-normal Data Analysis
  • Data-driven Optimization
  • Models for Short Term Risk Management
  • Banking, Insurance and Risk Management
  • Investing, Uncertainty and Climate Risk
  • Master's Thesis (20 EC)

Electives

  • Quantitative Finance (5 EC)
  • Applied Microeconometrics
  • Econometric Tools for Data Analysis
  • Master Internship option

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Before you apply

Background
Academic Bachelor's or Master's from a research university in Econometrics and Operations Research; others may need a 60 EC pre-master's
English
Required; scores on a separate university page

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After graduation

Typical first roles
pricing actuary, quantitative analyst, financial analyst, data scientist, management consultant, business analyst
Employers
Achmea, ASML, ABN AMRO, Deloitte

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No 'Quantitative Finance' specialisation exists; profiles are Actuarial Studies and Financial Econometrics, Data Science, Econometrics, Operations Research. Class size: 'small' (no number).

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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