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BSc Actuarial Science (English track)

University of Amsterdam (Amsterdam Business School / Faculty of Economics and Business) · Amsterdam, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOOpen entryMaths B levelMandatory matching
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

You learn to use mathematics, statistics and data science to measure future risks and their financial impact, for example in insurance and pensions.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Irish Leaving Certificate holders need at least 6 subjects from the established Leaving Certificate programme. At least 2 must be at Higher Level with H5 or better, and the other 4 need at least O6 (Ordinary Level) or H7 (Higher Level). You also need at least 350 CAO points. If your secondary education was fully in English in Ireland, you do not need an English test.
  • Maths equivalent to Dutch VWO Mathematics B (functions, calculus, trigonometry, coordinate geometry); the university checks your level. UvA does not publish the Irish grade on its programme pages, so check with admissions. Some diplomas require an extra maths test (OMPT-D, minimum 70%).

How to apply

  1. Register in StudielinkChoose the English track. Deadline 1 May 2027, or 1 April 2027 if you want UvA housing.
  2. Submit your applicationComplete your application in the UvA portal (SIS) within 14 days of registering in Studielink.
  3. Get your decision and confirmYou should hear within 4 to 6 weeks of a complete application. If asked, pass the OMPT-D maths test.
  4. Matching and enrolmentComplete the mandatory UvA Matching online introduction, then pay tuition by 31 August 2027.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027 (1 April 2027 if you want to apply for UvA housing).

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place. The maths requirement is strict, so check your Leaving Cert maths with admissions early.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official University of Amsterdam website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The Irish Leaving Cert rule is from the September 2026 intake list, so please confirm the 2027 version. Always confirm details with the university before applying.