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Master of Actuarial Science
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Suzhou, China
- 1.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Actuarial Science and apply appropriate scientific methods
- Interpret findings
- And communicate evidence-based conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Actuary
- Risk management
- Insurance
- Financial mathematics roles across industries
Curriculum
- Mathematics-heavy sequence covering single and multivariable calculus
- Linear algebra
- Probability
- Theory of interest
- Models for financial economics
- Econometrics
- Data analytics
- Plus accounting
- Corporate finance
- Micro and macroeconomics and money and banking. Students are supported toward actuarial exams and internships.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree in a subject related to the chosen programme (some accept any discipline)
- with UK 2:1
- North America 3.0/4.0 GPA
- or China 75% (top-100 universities) to 80-85% weighted average.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree in a subject related to the chosen programme (some accept any discipline), No work experience required unless the programme states it
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 each section)
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE Academic equivalents accepted (check official conversion table)
Documents you’ll need
- Personal statement (max 800 words)
- Stamped official university transcripts and grading system
- Degree certificate or enrolment letter
- English proficiency evidence
- Two academic referees contact details
- CV
- Passport information page for international applicants
- Certified translations if required
How to apply
- Confirm that the Sep-2027 intake is offered for the selected programme and pathway in XJTLU's application portal. Prepare a personal statement
- official academic transcripts
- degree certificate or enrolment letter
- English test results if required
- two academic referees' contact details
- a CV
- passport information page. Submit the online master application by 15/06/2027 before 5 pm Beijing time. If eligible for a full-time scholarship
- submit its separate application by the scholarship deadline. Monitor the applicant portal and email for decisions. Accept your offer and pay the 20
- 000 CNY deposit by the date stated in your offer.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ¥100,000 CNY |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | ¥20,000 CNY |
Program details
| Campus | Suzhou Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Mathematics and Physics |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Eligible full-time master applicants may apply for 20%, 30% or 50% entry scholarship, Selected MRes programmes may offer full fee waivers, Apply by 01/11/2026 (Feb) or 01/06/2027 (Sep). |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is ¥100,000 CNY per year. The deposit is ¥20,000 CNY. The estimated living cost is ¥77,400 CNY.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 each section), TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic equivalents accepted (check official conversion table).