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

Avaldusele tuleb lisada motivatsioonikiri.

Please upload the final version of the motivation letter before submitting the application. It can not be edited after the application is submitted.

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%).

Interview

The interview will be conducted in English and will last approximately 20‐30 minutes. It can be conducted either online or in person, depending on the candidate’s location.

Candidates should be prepared to:

Explain how their past education and work experiences have prepared them for this programme, highlighting relevant skills, projects, or experiences.
Describe their motivation for applying, how the programme aligns with their career goals, and how it connects to their future plans.
Discuss their specific interests within actuarial and financial engineering, including potential topics or fields for their Master’s thesis.
Respond to a scenario or case study to demonstrate critical thinking, analytical skills, and problem‐solving abilities.
Engage in professional dialogue to showcase fluency, clarity, and coherence in spoken English.

Evaluation criteria

knowledge of the field (40%);
motivation and career fit (30%);
problem‐solving and critical thinking (20%);
communication skills (10%).