Non-accredited Canadian universities offering actuarial studies
Canada has very strong university-level actuarial programs. Canadian universities have a global reputation for excellence in the quality and rigour of their programs, and they are well-positioned to introduce leading-edge techniques and progressive research to advance the profession. These universities offer actuarial studies but are not part of the University Accreditation Program (UAP).
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Acadia University offers an actuarial option as part of our BSc in Mathematics and Statistics. Our degree also provides an opportunity to enter the co-op program beginning in the second year.
Acadia has courses accredited for all three of the validation by educational experience (VEE) credits and offers courses covering the syllabus of five actuarial exams (P, FM, SRM, FAM, ALTAM).
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Iain Beaton
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 2R6
Tel: 902-585-1159
Website: https://math.acadiau.ca/
The statistics (honours) program offers a concentration in actuarial science. Building on the B. Math statistics (honours) program, this concentration provides a targeted sequence of courses in business and economics so that students meet all three undergraduate validation by educational experience (VEE) course requirements and have the background to write all three undergraduate level exams set out by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) for professional designation with the CIA.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Shirley E. Mills
Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics
Carleton University
Tel: 613-520-2600 ext. 2199
Website: https://admissions.carleton.ca/programs/actuarial-science/
The Dalhousie Actuarial Science program is offered through the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and includes BSc major and honours degrees in actuarial science, as well as a post-baccalaureate diploma.
Course offerings provide the knowledge and techniques needed by students to prepare to write preliminary actuarial examinations. Students will learn the relevant mathematical and statistical techniques, with specific applications to actuarial science, and acquire a basic understanding of economics and business.
Courses with curricula focused on the actuarial examinations include:
- STAT 2600 Theory of Interest
- STAT 3360 Probability
- ACSC 3703 Actuarial Models I and ACSC 3720 Life Contingencies I
- ACSC 4720 Life Contingencies II
- ACSC 4703 Actuarial Models II
- STAT 2450 Introduction to Data Mining with R and STAT 3340 Regression and Analysis of Variance and STAT 4390 Time Series Analysis
- STAT 3450 Data Mining with R and ACSC 3740 Predictive Analytics
In addition, Dalhousie offers courses approved for VEE accreditation in mathematical statistics, economics, accounting and finance.
Further details of the programs offered can be found in Dalhousie’s academic calendar.
For more information, please contact:
Bruce Smith, Actuarial Science Undergraduate Co-ordinator (until June 30, 2026)
Tobias Kenney, Actuarial Science Undergraduate Co-ordinator (from July 1, 2026)
Tel: 902-494-2572 (Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
Website: https://www.dal.ca/study/programs/undergraduate/actuarial-science-bsc.html
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University offers a four-year honours BSc in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics. The program is also available with a co-op option beginning in the third year. The co-op option features two eight-month work terms, which adds an additional year to a student’s required time for completion.
The university has courses accredited for all three of the VEEs and covering the syllabus of the first four actuarial exams. The program draws from the department’s research groups in statistics and financial mathematics.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. David Lozinski
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1
Tel: 905-525-9140 ext. 27034
Fax: 905-522-0935
Website: http://www.math.mcmaster.ca/
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Fredericton offers a Certificate in Actuarial Studies, which is given to students in any major who:
a) Complete all five VEE courses; and
b) Take courses that partially prepare them for Exams P, FM, and MLC.
The certificate is not a degree program, but is intended to encourage students to start thinking as early as possible about preparing for the first few actuarial exams. It is not aiming for exam equivalence at this stage, but it has produced students who have obtained positions at actuarial and consulting firms.
While the certificate program is only intended for UNB undergraduates at present, it was specifically designed to be open to all mathematically-talented students regardless of their major.
For more details, contact Jeff Picka, department of mathematics and statistics.
Website: https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/science/depts/math-stats/undergraduate/actuarial-science.html
The School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at UPEI offers undergraduate programs in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Analytics, Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science as well as master’s programs in these areas. Programs are offered in an integrated School promoting cross-disciplinary synergies and innovative teaching approaches.
We offer two programs in actuarial science. The B.Sc. Major in Actuarial Science program prepares students to write the early SOA Exams. The B.Sc. Major in Actuarial Science with Pre-professional Specialization is a more comprehensive program that prepares the students to write the entire suite of exams required to apply for Associate status from the SOA or the CIA. Both of these programs are also offered in a co-op format.
For more information, please contact:
Gordon MacDonald, Professor and Associate Dean
School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences
University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1E 4P3
Tel: 902-628-4330
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.upei.ca/programs/actuarial-science
Students in any of the honours bachelor of science programs in mathematics and statistics may take courses within these programs, which will prepare them for most of the materials in the exams of the SOA, up to and including course 150. Some of these courses are specifically designed for actuarial studies, although there is no separate actuarial studies program.
Tel: 613-545-2438
Fax: 613-545-2964
Website: https://www.queensu.ca/academic-calendar/arts-science/schools-departments-programs/mathematics-statistics/
StFX offers three flexible pathways for individuals with a strong foundation in mathematics who are looking to pursue a career in actuarial science:
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma (PBD) in Actuarial Science
A two-year program designed for individuals with an undergraduate degree – typically in mathematics, statistics or a related field. The PBD includes foundational coursework in mathematics, statistics, business and economics, as well as advanced topics and exam preparation. It satisfies the VEE requirements and prepares students for professional actuarial exams.
Concentration in Actuarial Science
This concentration focuses on skills necessary for success on the path to becoming an actuary. Students wishing to complete the Concentration will have the option of earning a BA or a BSc in Mathematics with a Major, Advanced Major, or Honours.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) in Actuarial Science
Designed for individuals with prior coursework equivalent to the StFX Certificate or Concentration in Actuarial Science, this one-year program offers a fast-track path into the actuarial profession.
For more information, visit the website: https://www.stfx.ca/programs-courses/programs/actuarial-science
Students in the Bachelor of Mathematics programs at the University of Windsor may take courses in mathematics and statistics, which will prepare them for exams P, FM, LTAM and all of the VEE requirements. Some of these courses are specifically designed for actuarial studies, although there is no separate undergraduate actuarial studies program.
In addition, the University of Windsor offers a professional Master of Actuarial Science program, which prepares students for exams P, FM, IFM, LTAM, SRM, STAM, as well as covering most VEE requirements.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Myron Hlynka, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Tel: 519-253-3000 (ext. 3014)
Fax: 519-971-3649
Website: https://future.uwindsor.ca/mathematics-statistics