About Actuarial Science in Columbia University
The Master of Science in Actuarial Science program at Columbia University is internationally renowned for its breakthrough curriculum and esteemed faculty. The program equips students with the tools, skills, and knowledge to excel in today’s rapidly evolving actuarial and related workplaces, with a course of study designed to anticipate and exceed industry needs. Students are prepared to assume leadership positions and meet ever expanding opportunities. Columbia’s location in New York City, the financial and actuarial capital of the world, allows students access to the world’s foremost practitioners and leaders.
The program's academic rigor greatly benefits from partners and advisors in the Actuarial Science Academic Committee (ASAC). ASAC members are professors across Columbia University's Statistics Department, the Engineering School, and the School of Professional Studies. ASAC steers the program's academic affairs, including curriculum and faculty recruitment.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS :7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 101
Columbia University Highlights
| Number of Academic Programs |
60 |
| Total Endowment |
12+ billion USD |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
6:1 |
| Gender Breakdown |
49% male;
51% female |
| International Student Population |
16% |
| International Student Population |
15,000+ |
| Number of Countries Represented |
152 |
| Nickname |
Lions |
| Financial Aid for International Students |
Available |
| Website |
www.columbia.edu |
Columbia University English langauage Requirments
| Test |
Score(s) |
| TOEFL iBT |
100 |
| TOEFL PBT |
600 |
| IELTS |
7.0 and above |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) |
120 |
