About Actuarial Science - Phd in University of Kent
The PhD in Actuarial Science offers the opportunity to begin or consolidate your research career under the guidance of internationally renowned researchers and professionals in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (SMSAS).
This research programme, which can be taken three to four years full-time or five to six years part-time, offers the opportunity to work in highly topical areas such financial modelling and estimation, quantification of diversification benefits, quantifying financial risks, and derivatives pricing. Applications for PhD research in these and other areas will be welcomed.
There's an active seminar programme involving a wide range of speakers and members of the PhD community regularly attend/present their work at leading conferences and institutes.
Before applying for this course, it is strongly recommended that you contact the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science in the first instance to discuss your study plans with the programme director.
Academic qualification equivalents
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For entry to a Kent PhD programme, Indian students typically need to have completed a Master’s degree with a First Class degree, a CGPA of 6.0/10, 60% or equivalent at an accredited institution.
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)
- TOEFL IBT: 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S
- PTE: 62 overall with 60 in each subtest
Highlights
| Establishment Year |
1965 |
| Location |
Canterbury, England |
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Rural |
| Student Enrollment |
19,860 |
| Endowment |
£ 5.528 million |
| Mode of Program |
Full time, distance and online |
| Financial Support |
Available |
| Campus Housing |
Available |
University of Kent Cost of Attendance
| Expenses |
Estimated cost (in GBP) |
| Undergraduate Fee |
15,200-18,400 |
| Postgraduate Fee |
16,000-19,000 |
| Average cost of living |
12,968 |
