MSc

Actuarial Science and Predictive Analytics

Learn more about studying Actuarial Science and Predictive Analytics as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    24,244USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What Towson University says about their program:

According to U.S. News & World Report, the Jobs Rated Almanac and CNN Money, the field of actuarial science is growing and the demand for actuaries is on the rise. The field continues to grow at a fast pace and demand for actuaries will continue to increase. The U.S. Department of Labor predicted that employment of actuaries is projected to grow 18 percent from 2014 to 2024. 

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

High school diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.00

Postgraduate academic requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 2.75 GPA (cumulative or for the last 60 credits). A 3.00 GPA is required for MS programs in Biology or Forensic Science.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL IBT

    70 (no subscore below 17)

  • IELTS

    6.0 (no subscore below 5.5)

  • PTE

    49

Postgraduate

  • TOEFL IBT

    80 (no subscore below 20)

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no subscore below 6.5)

  • PTE

    57

  • Duolingo

    115

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • Completion of at least sixty (60) post-secondary credits or an associate degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited postsecondary institution.
  • Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in the United States or from a school on the list of exempted countries below

    Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Eswatini, Falkland Islands, Fuji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guernsey, Guyana, Helena, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Lucia, Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, St Kitts and Nevis, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, , Uganda, United Kingdom, United States Territories (except Puerto Rico), Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

  • Completion of college-level composition course with a grade of C or higher, from a U.S. regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

Postgraduate

  • 3.0 / 4.0 US Scale on degree studies from the list of exempted countries below or an associates degree from a U.S. regionally accredited postsecondary institution

    Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Eswatini, Falkland Islands, Fuji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guernsey, Guyana, Helena, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Lucia, Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, St Kitts and Nevis, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, , Uganda, United Kingdom, United States Territories (except Puerto Rico), Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe

medium of instruction must be English in these countries

Documents required

  • Your official transcripts
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Certified English translation of any documents issued in a language other than English
  • A copy of your passport (photo page)
  • Copy of High School Graduation Diploma (if available)
  • Copy of University Degree (If available)
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$24,402 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    From US$10,920 to US$39,150 per year

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What is the cost of living near Towson University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Towson University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the USA, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements