Program Overview
The Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science at Tilburg University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Tilburg, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Financial Models
- Empirical Finance
- Pension System Design*
- Asset Liability Management*
- Issues in Finance and Insurance
- Dynamic Real Investment
- The core course, not selected above
- Microeconometrics
- Panel Data Analysis of Microeconomic Decisions
- Nonlinear and Robust Optimization
- Simulation
- The Economics and Finance of Pensions*
- Management Science
- Dynamic Models and their Applications
- Games and Cooperative Behavior
- Other courses, to be approved by the examination committee
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to have access to the Master\'s programme in Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science, candidates must meet two entry requirements: a Bachelor\xc2\xb4s degree in Econometrics or a similar programme from a university that is recognised by the Admission Board, and proficiency in English.
We require you to have a solid academic background in mathematics and statistics and some knowledge of finance.
More information:\xc2\xa0https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/masters-programmes/quantitative-finance-and-actuarial-science/application/
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tilburg University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Tilburg University
Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Tilburg University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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