MScActuarial and Financial Engineering

University of Tartu
Estonia, Tartu

Faculty of Science and Technology

Study location	Estonia, Tartu
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 year (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Master of Science)

Tuition fee	€3,740 per year Tuition-waivers available. More information on tuition fees www.ut.ee/en/prospective-students/tuition-fees
Application fee	€50 one-time Application fee is non-refundable. Further information: www.ut.ee/en/application-fee

Tuition fee

€3,740 per year

Tuition-waivers available. More information on tuition fees www.ut.ee/en/prospective-students/tuition-fees

Application fee

€50 one-time

Application fee is non-refundable.
Further information: www.ut.ee/en/application-fee

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Prior learning prerequisites: eligible applicants must have completed the following in their prior learning period: mathematics, incl. calculus, probability, statistics (24 ECTS) and computer science (6 ECTS) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail, according to the instructions given by the institution. Important! Never send original documents by post! Please note that the documents are expected to be mailed to the University only by those receiving the admission offer (unless instructed otherwise by the admissions staff). Address for sending the application documents: Student Admissions, University of Tartu, Ülikooli 18-133, Tartu 50090, Estonia

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Prior learning prerequisites: eligible applicants must have completed the following in their prior learning period: mathematics, incl. calculus, probability, statistics (24 ECTS) and computer science (6 ECTS)

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail, according to the instructions given by the institution. Important! Never send original documents by post!

Please note that the documents are expected to be mailed to the University only by those receiving the admission offer (unless instructed otherwise by the admissions staff).

Address for sending the application documents:
Student Admissions,
University of Tartu,
Ülikooli 18-133, Tartu 50090,
Estonia

Language requirements	English All applicants must comply with the English language requirements. The only acceptable English tests and exempt categories are specified at www.ut.ee/requirements

Language requirements

English

All applicants must comply with the English language requirements. The only acceptable English tests and exempt categories are specified at www.ut.ee/requirements

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please write a brief motivation letter (in English, maximum of 6000 characters with spaces) focusing on the following points: Explain your motivation for applying to the programme. (Why are you interested in actuarial and financial engineering? What are your plans for the future and how would this study programme help you achieve your goals? Is this programme your first choice? If not, what is your main interest?); Explain how your educational and professional background relates to the programme you are applying to. (What makes you a good candidate for this programme? What have you accomplished in the past? What knowledge, skills, and experiences do you have that are relevant to this programme? Do you have a prior work experience on the related field?); Please tell us about your specific research interests within the field of actuarial and financial engineering. Are you more interested in financial or actuarial side? Have you considered what could be the field/topic of your Master’s thesis? Evaluation criteria: fit between the student’s background and the programme (50%); fit between the student’s goals and the programme (25%); clarity, argumentation skills and fluency of written English (25%). Estonian applicants should apply from February 1 until March 15 via SAIS. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Please check the country-specific information to find out if there are additional requirements you need to meet: www.ut.ee/en/country-specific-requirements. If admitted, you will most likely need to apply for visa/residence permit. Please find more information about the application process: www.ut.ee/en/welcome/non-eu-citizens-residence-permits-and-visas.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Please write a brief motivation letter (in English, maximum of 6000 characters with spaces) focusing on the following points:

Explain your motivation for applying to the programme. (Why are you interested in actuarial and financial engineering? What are your plans for the future and how would this study programme help you achieve your goals? Is this programme your first choice? If not, what is your main interest?);
Explain how your educational and professional background relates to the programme you are applying to. (What makes you a good candidate for this programme? What have you accomplished in the past? What knowledge, skills, and experiences do you have that are relevant to this programme? Do you have a prior work experience on the related field?);
Please tell us about your specific research interests within the field of actuarial and financial engineering. Are you more interested in financial or actuarial side? Have you considered what could be the field/topic of your Master’s thesis?

Evaluation criteria:

fit between the student’s background and the programme (50%);
fit between the student’s goals and the programme (25%);
clarity, argumentation skills and fluency of written English (25%).

Estonian applicants should apply from February 1 until March 15 via SAIS.

Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants:

Please check the country-specific information to find out if there are additional requirements you need to meet: www.ut.ee/en/country-specific-requirements.

If admitted, you will most likely need to apply for visa/residence permit. Please find more information about the application process: www.ut.ee/en/welcome/non-eu-citizens-residence-permits-and-visas.

More information	math.ut.ee/..on/masters-programmes-english

Overview

2-year master’s programme prepares specialists for financial sector, banking and insurance industries in quantitative methods of risk assessment and hedging, providing knowledge and skills in two major areas – financial engineering and insurance mathematics. Sound knowledge and interest in mathematics are advantageous to succeeding in this master’s programme.

The ability to derive, implement and use correctly numerical procedures for computing various financial quantities is crucial for being successful in the field of quantitative finance. It is also helps to make better choices when buying an insurance policy or stock options.

Programme structure

http://www.math.ut.ee/en/admission/courses-and-people

Career opportunities

The programme offers knowledge, practical skills and competence needed to succeed in careers at banks, insurance companies, consulting, financial utilities and financial supervisory authorities. All graduates can find jobs easily in Estonia and around the world.

Apply now! Fall semester 2020/21

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MScActuarial and Financial Engineering

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