CUHK Actuarial Science Programme
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MSc in Actuarial Science and Insurance Analytics

Asia’s Foremost University for Actuarial Science

Duration

1 Year Full-Time

Discipline

Actuarial Science & Analytics

Recognition

SOA UEC Status (5 Exams)

About CUHK

Why choose ASI?

Pioneering Curriculum

A pioneering initiative in Asia seamlessly integrating actuarial science and insurance analytics within a cohesive framework.

Industry Aligned

Students will develop advanced analytical and modern insurance analytics skills applicable to a range of roles in insurance companies, banks, financial institutions, and InsurTech start-ups.

SOA UEC Recognized

Attained University-Earned Credit status from the SOA for five preliminary exams: FM, FAM, SRM, ALTAM, and ASTAM.

Global Practice Ready

Covers the associate-level exam materials, facilitating your ability to practice as a recognized professional globally.

Vibrant Student Life

A range of activities—including workshops, company visits, and other extracurricular engagements—facilitates meaningful connections.

Strong Network

Meaningful connections among students, faculty, peers, and alumni, allowing them to celebrate shared achievements and experiences within a supportive and collegial environment.

A Career-Focused Curriculum

Rigorous Framework

A Career-Focused Curriculum

The curriculum of MSc in ASI is aligned to standards of professional bodies. It covers the associate-level exam materials administered by the Society of Actuaries (SOA). Notably, the programme has received University-Earned Credit status from the SOA for five preliminary exams – FM, FAM, SRM, ALTAM and ASTAM – underscoring its rigorous and industry-aligned approach.

This full-time, one-year master’s programme is meticulously designed to cultivate high-caliber actuaries capable of addressing the increasing demand for expertise in this field. It creates pathways for individual adept in mathematics and statistics to evaluate and mitigate risks across the insurance, finance, and business sectors.

Beyond Academia

Student Life

Beyond Academia

Beyond the acquisition of robust analytical skills and modern insurance analytics competencies applicable to various actuarial and analytical roles, the programme also fosters a vibrant student life that extends beyond academia.

A range of activities—including workshops, company visits, and other extracurricular engagements—facilitates meaningful connections among students, faculty, peers, and alumni, allowing them to celebrate shared achievements and experiences within a supportive and collegial environment.