Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies with a specialism in Financial Technology
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 with a specialism in Financial Technology is a 3-year degree programme of full-time study designed to develop students’ mathematical, statistical and analytical skills in addition to actuarial practices, as preparation to become a qualified actuary.
The programme includes common actuarial studies modules and specialism modules in Financial Technology, Enabling FinTech and Application of AI in Finance, helping you build FinTech exposure alongside actuarial fundamentals, with additional guidance designed to mould graduates to be industry-ready.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Programming for Actuaries
- Linear Algebra
- Calculus
- Probability Models
- Business and Communications Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Mathematics
- Advanced Probability Models
- Regression Analysis
- Predictive Analytics
- Financial Technology
- Digital Currencies and Blockchain Technologies
- Risk Theory
- Option and Bond Valuations
- Life Contingencies II
- Industry Based Project
- Fintech Risk management and Regulations
- Internship (16 weeks) for practical industry experience
Career outcomes
- You build industry-relevant actuarial and analytics foundations through actuarial mathematics, probability modelling, regression, and predictive analytics, giving you strong technical grounding for actuarial-adjacent roles.
- You gain a dedicated Financial Technology track via modules such as Financial Technology and Digital Currencies and Blockchain Technologies, positioning you for FinTech-focused pathways like FinTech specialist or FinTech consultant.
- You develop risk-focused capabilities through Risk Theory and FinTech risk management and regulations, supporting career routes in risk analysis and enterprise risk functions.
- You complete an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum of 16 weeks and an Industry Based Project, helping you transition from theory to workplace-ready skills employers look for.
- You can aim for roles across insurance and financial services ecosystems because the programme is designed around actuarial practices used in industries such as insurance, banking, pensions, consulting, and public sector.
- You graduate with global professional alignment through IFoA (UK) accreditation and the stated pathway to associateship and fellowship, helping you compete for international-standard actuarial opportunities.
Employability rate
APU states 100% employability rate for its programme graduates.
Together with the programme’s internship and industry project components, this supports a strong, career-stable outlook for graduates entering actuarial and FinTech-related roles in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level / equivalent | Direct Entry to Level 1 of the degree: applicants are considered with STPM (2 Passes with minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33), plus a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM level or equivalent), or A-Level (2 Passes (Grade A-D) in any 2 subjects, plus a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent), or UEC (5 Grade B's including Mathematics, plus a Pass in English), or Matriculation/Foundation (Foundation programme with minimum CGPA of 2.5 plus a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English). APU states that international applicants can also use any other qualification APU accepts as equivalent to the above. |
| Recognised equivalent foundation programme | If your previous studies are not the exact qualifications listed above, APU notes that the qualification and entry requirements for international students are determined using the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent), and that requirements may differ by programme based on latest MQA programme standards. |
Language requirements
APU requires English proficiency for international applicants. The minimum accepted tests (and their scores) are listed below.
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.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 108500 / total program | APU lists the total for international students as RM108,500 for the full programme. Fees stated here do not include deposits and other miscellaneous fees and exclude the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST). |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 10, 2026 | November 24, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application online
Apply through APU’s official admissions channel for the programme during the published intake period. Complete the application form and upload the required academic documents for your qualification background. Ensure your application is submitted before the intake deadline shown by APU.
Provide English language evidence
Submit an accepted English test score for international admission. APU lists IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Pearson (PTE) as accepted options for international students. If your English instruction was different, check whether any alternative is accepted by APU for your case.
Confirm eligibility with your foreign qualification equivalency
If your qualification is not exactly one of the listed routes, use the MQA equivalency approach referenced by APU to support your entry qualification match. You should prepare documents that clearly show the level, subjects, and results of your prior studies. This helps APU determine whether your qualification is equivalent for admission to Level 1.