Statistical and Actuarial Sciences Program By Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

8,840 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Statistics and Operational ResearchMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Statistics and Operational Research

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Postgraduate programme in Statistical and Actuarial Sciences is a two-year degree focusing on:

  • Strong knowledge of statistical methodology and its applications in the field of economics, economic-management, finance, demography, sociology, insurance and social security
  • Deep knowledge of mathematical models, specifically probability models to apply to finance and actuarial phenomena as well as economic and corporate sciences
  • Deep knowledge of quantitative models in the area of risk management
  • Mastery of logic, conceptual and methodological tools for planning and executing research for the analysis and evaluation of complex systems linked to economies, production, markets, insurance problems and the environmental, with a specific reference to the occurrence of damaging events
  • Corresponding ability to build models that explain and foresee phenomena being studied and establish their applicability and validity with data analysis, and therefore a highly qualifying operating ability in the field of quantitative analysis of economic, corporate, socio-demographic and financial problems related to social security and insurance

Program overview

Main Subject

Statistics and Operational Research

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Postgraduate programme in Statistical and Actuarial Sciences is a two-year degree focusing on:

  • Strong knowledge of statistical methodology and its applications in the field of economics, economic-management, finance, demography, sociology, insurance and social security
  • Deep knowledge of mathematical models, specifically probability models to apply to finance and actuarial phenomena as well as economic and corporate sciences
  • Deep knowledge of quantitative models in the area of risk management
  • Mastery of logic, conceptual and methodological tools for planning and executing research for the analysis and evaluation of complex systems linked to economies, production, markets, insurance problems and the environmental, with a specific reference to the occurrence of damaging events
  • Corresponding ability to build models that explain and foresee phenomena being studied and establish their applicability and validity with data analysis, and therefore a highly qualifying operating ability in the field of quantitative analysis of economic, corporate, socio-demographic and financial problems related to social security and insurance

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+
84+
  • The degree and related studies undertook so far need to be in a subject which is relevant to the programme. Familiarity with statistics/mathematics at degree level is essential.   Prospective students are required to have attended two courses in Statistics (12 ECTS) and two courses in Mathematics (14 ECTS) during their undergraduate studies; additionally, students should have a basic knowledge in at least one of the following broad subject areas: Economics, Business economics/Management, Finance, Computer science, Actuarial science* (26 ECTS).
  • This will be verified through the transcript of records, hence it is required that students who have not yet graduated send a copy of the official transcripts comprehensive of the subjects they still have to take.
  • The academic board will evaluate candidates’ academic and personal background and decide if they meet the specific conditions for admission.

* Students who need to strengthen their knowledge in Actuarial mathematics, Risk theory and Advanced mathematics might be required to attend a dedicated course at the beginning of the program (in the study plan, this will substitute the elective course).

2 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

6,250 EUR
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International Students

8,840 EUR
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Università Cattolica offers seven undergraduate courses fully taught in English:

  • International relations and global affairs
  • Psychology
  • Communication Management
  • Economics & Management
  • Finance
  • Food Production Management
  • Medicine and surgery


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For applicants whose first language is not English, to be eligible for undergraduate study at Università Cattolica, students must hold a certified high school diploma and proof of proficiency in English, such as:

  • At least 6.0 in the IELTS
  • 80 in the TOEFL iBT
  • B in the First Certificate of English


If you wish to apply for a course taught in Italian and are not a native speaker, you will need a B2 level Italian, which corresponds to 120 hours of language instruction. If you do not have proof of proficiency in Italian, you may be asked to sit an Italian language test.

Tuition fees vary. EU residents may be charged between €3,500 and €8,700 per annum (US$4,300-10,700) depending on the subject, while international students are charged €8,040 per annum (US$9,900).

The 6-year single-cycle degree in Medicine and Surgery ranges between €7,000 and €16,000 per annum (US$8,600-20,000) for EU residents (or non-EU residents with an EU generated income). The tuition for non-EU residents is €15,600 per annum.

To apply, select the program and submit an application form online.

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At Postgraduate level, Università Cattolica offers 19 one-year Specialising Master programmes and 17 two-year Master of Science programmes taught entirely in English, including:

  • Management (Arts| Data| Innovation & Technology| Luxury Goods| Healthcare)
  • Economics
  • Banking and finance
  • Middle Eastern studies
  • Advanced Global Studies
  • Corporate communication
  • Luxury goods management
  • Data science for management
  • Agribusiness, Food Production & Processing


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For applicants whose first language is not English, to be eligible for postgraduate study, you need  to hold an undergraduate degree obtained after at least three years of study from an accredited university and proof of proficiency in English. Check Cattolica's website for details.


Two-year Master of Science programmes cost EU residents between €3,600 and €8,800 per annum in tuition fees (US$4,500-10,900), depending on the degree program and household income, while non-EU residents are charged €8,540 per annum (US$10,600). Tuition fees for one-year specializing master programs range between €7,000 and €15,000 (US$8,600-19,000).

Special funding is available for EU and non-EU residents, applying for a one-year Specialising Master programmes.

To apply, select a program and submit your application online.

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