Actuarial Science (BSc)

    Actuarial Science (BSc) at Dalhousie University

    Actuarial Science (BSc) at Dalhousie University

    International students can study the Actuarial Science (BSc) at Dalhousie University on the Halifax campus in Canada. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 year(s) and is offered at the Halifax campus. Tuition fees are USD 25,563 / year, and students can apply for the next intake starting on September 1, 2026.

    About Actuarial Science (BSc)

    Why choose this program?

    The Actuarial Science program at Dal offers the opportunity to dive into a fulfilling and challenging career with the tools you need to make your mark on a variety of industries. Blending both math and science and both theory and practice, this program will equip you with a deep understanding of risk and how it impacts individuals and the larger society within which they live.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Actuarial Science (BSc) at Dalhousie University

    Entry Requirements

    Admission requirements

    Minimum admission requirements

    To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

    1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
    2. Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
    3. Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

    Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Program-specific admission requirements

    • Minimum overall average: 75%

    • Academic English 12

    • Pre-calculus Math 12

    • Three additional academic subjects

    English Program Requirements

    English language testing

    Test: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    Minimum score: Overall: 6.5, Bands: 6.0

    Submit a copy of the IELTS Test Form Report via email after you have submitted your application to [email protected] for verification.

    Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL at Home (online)

    Minimum score: Overall: 90, Bands: 20

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

    Test: Duolingo English Test

    Minimum score: Overall: 120

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from Duolingo directly.

    Test: Academic

    Minimum score: Overall: 61, Communicative skills scores: 50

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

    Career Opportunities after Completing Actuarial Science (BSc)

    Careers

    Set yourself up for a successful career by learning how to calculate and understand risk. You'll graduate prepared for the Society of Actuaries (SOA) examinations, the final step on the path to becoming a professional actuary with internationally recognized credentials.

    Possible careers include:

    • Actuary
    • Risk Analyst Or Consultant
    • Insurance Underwriter

    Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in mathematics, statistics, or business administration.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    25,563 / year
    Actuarial Science (BSc) at Dalhousie University
    Dalhousie University
    Dalhousie University
    Canada

    Canada, Halifax

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