MA/MS in Actuariat

This master's program in mathematics, actuarial science option, builds on undergraduate training in actuarial mathematics while introducing students to research methods in the field. It is offered with both thesis-based and non-thesis (coursework) pathways, allowing students to tailor the program to academic or professional goals. Graduates are prepared for roles as actuaries and quantitative analysts in insurance companies, actuarial consulting firms, banks, and other financial institutions. The 45-credit curriculum is offered on a full-time or part-time basis on the Montreal campus. Admission requires a bachelor's degree from an eligible program, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and two letters of recommendation, with exceptions for graduates of Université de Montréal's own undergraduate program. The credential awarded is a Maîtrise (master's degree) in mathematics, actuarial science option.