Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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APU’s Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies is a 3-year full-time degree programme designed to develop students’ mathematical, statistical and analytical skills alongside actuarial practices, preparing you for a career as a qualified actuary.
The programme supports professional exam preparation and is associated with international actuarial bodies, and APU lists career paths including roles such as Actuary, Risk Analyst, Financial Analyst, Data Analyst, and more across insurance, banking, pensions and consulting.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build mathematical and statistical fundamentals needed for actuarial problem-solving and quantitative modelling.
- Develop core economics, finance, and computing foundations used throughout the actuarial curriculum.
- Strengthen study skills and subject prerequisites that support progression into actuarial-specific modules.
- Advance actuarial knowledge across probability, statistics, and risk-focused concepts used in actuarial exams preparation.
- Apply actuarial techniques in financial and insurance contexts through structured coursework.
- Develop deeper analytical and modelling skills that support later professional actuarial pathways.
- Complete final credit-bearing requirements that consolidate actuarial learning outcomes from the full degree.
- Prepare for next steps toward professional actuarial credentials through applied capstone learning.
Curriculum
Official semester-by-semester credit hours table was not found in the accessible APU programme structure/module outline documents during this run; the available APU actuarial studies brochure lists modules by Level and includes total programme credits on MQA record, but does not provide per-module credit hours or per-semester totals in the extracted content.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Common Modules (Level 1) | Probability Models | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||||
| Business and Communication Skills | ||||
| Calculus | ||||
| Calculus II | ||||
| Financial Accounting | ||||
| Microeconomics | ||||
| Macroeconomics | ||||
| Introduction to R Programming | ||||
| Statistics | ||||
| Level 2 | Common Modules (Level 2) and Specialised Modules (specialism-dependent) | Advanced Probability Models | ||
| Financial Statement Analysis | ||||
| Predictive Analytics | ||||
| Financial Mathematics | ||||
| Regression Analysis | ||||
| Financial Economics | ||||
| Financial Planning and Control | ||||
| Business Research Methods | ||||
| Financial Management | ||||
| Business Ethics & Governance | ||||
| Mathematics of Financial Derivatives | ||||
| Stochastic Processes | ||||
| Programming for Data Analytics | ||||
| Operational Research and Analytics | ||||
| Interdisciplinary MQA Compulsory Subjects (international-student and/or Malaysian-student versions listed in brochure): Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students), Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students), Philosophy and Current Issues, Workplace Professional Skills, Integrity and Anti-corruption, Co-Curriculum | ||||
| Level 3 | Common Modules (Level 3) and Internship/Industrial Training and Project | Asset and Liability Valuations | ||
| Life Contingencies | ||||
| Strategic Management | ||||
| Corporate Finance | ||||
| Risk Theory | ||||
| Investigation in Actuarial Studies | ||||
| Option and Bond Valuations | ||||
| Survival Analysis | ||||
| Life Contingencies 2 | ||||
| Pension and Retirement Plans | ||||
| Project in Actuarial Studies |
Career outcomes
- You graduate with actuarial-focused analytical and modelling skills that align with the competencies expected for entry into actuarial and risk roles.
- You are positioned to pursue professional actuarial pathways supported by the programme’s actuarial studies focus and exam-preparation alignment described by APU.
- You gain quantitative confidence in applying statistics, probability, and finance concepts to real-world risk and insurance problems.
- You build career-ready knowledge for roles across insurance, banking, and financial risk functions where graduates are typically hired for model-based decision support.
- You strengthen your professional profile for progressively responsible positions as you develop experience in actuarial or analytics-adjacent roles after graduation.
- You earn a degree qualification recognised internationally, helping you compete for opportunities in Malaysia and abroad.
Employability rate
In Malaysia, actuarial studies graduates typically experience an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting continued recruitment needs for quantitative risk and insurance talent.
Together, these figures point to a relatively stable career outlook where steady demand rewards candidates with strong mathematics, modelling, and practical problem-solving skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / equivalent qualification | International applicants must meet the programme’s published international entry requirements (listed under the programme’s Entry Requirements section for international students). If English results are part of your application, submit your test results according to the programme’s published English entry requirements for international students. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet APU’s published English entry requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies. The accepted tests and minimum scores are listed below for international students.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 54400 / total program | International students undergraduate degree programme full payment (fees guide states fees exclude 6% Sales and Service Tax). Fees shown are per degree level/semesters in the fee guide; the total programme amount depends on the degree level breakdown shown in the official fee guide for the study duration. |
| Application fee | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
International students applying for a Malaysian student pass typically need to show proof of sufficient funds. Prepare your financial documents early so you can support your visa application when requested.
- Proof of sufficient funds for studying in Malaysia as required for your student pass application
- Any financial documents requested during the visa application process based on the official EMGS/immigration requirements
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | June 01, 2026 |
| Semester begins | September 28, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | March 15, 2026 |
| VPD result expected | April 01, 2026 |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | 6-12 months before deadline |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | June 15, 2026 |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | June 15, 2026 |
| Official transcripts deadline | June 15, 2026 |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Start your online application (requesting an offer letter)
Submit your online application on APU’s official admissions portal and include the required supporting documents. For undergraduate applications, APU states you may apply with forecast results if you are awaiting final results, and you may receive a conditional offer based on final grades. APU indicates that you will normally receive results within 2–3 working days after receiving complete documents.
Confirm admission and prepare for student visa processing
If you meet the eligibility criteria, APU will issue a Letter of Offer. To enable the university to proceed with the Student Visa application, APU states that the pre-arrival application processing fee is required immediately along with the documents listed for visa application. APU also states that pre-arrival visa processing normally takes about 3–4 weeks.
Complete EMGS student pass (visa) processing
After the university receives your complete documents and the visa application fees, APU submits your student pass application to EMGS. APU notes that EMGS processing may take about 2–3 weeks on receiving complete documents and payment, and you should allow sufficient time before the intake date. During this stage, you can track the visa process through EMGS once your application is submitted.