Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3-5 years
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Applications are welcome throughout the year but applicants must secure the agreement of a supervisor prior to submitting their application file.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Lausanne, Switzerland
Disciplines
Actuarial Science
Overview
The Faculty of Business and Economics and the Department of Actuarial Science offers a stimulating and productive research environment where PhD candidates work in close interaction with the professors.
Program goals
The main goal of the Actuarial Science program at the University of Lausanne is to attract the best doctoral students and develop them to be competent in conducting independent research. A PhD in Actuarial Science opens the way for an academic career but also offers very diverse opportunities in the financial, insurance, pensions risk management, and consulting sectors.
Doctoral studies aim at developing the ability to complete an independent scientific study within an agreed timetable, to make an original contribution to research, and to add to the body of knowledge in the chosen area.
Undertaking a doctoral program implies a personal commitment for three to five years. It involves a long course of study dedicated to research, the results of which will be presented in a thesis.
Programme Structure
Research Topics
- Risk theory and credibility theory,
- Financial mathematics and statistics,
- Insurance economics, services and products,
- Financial markets and pensions funds,
- Actuarial Science.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
A MSc degree in Actuarial Science or a closely related discipline is necessary at the time of enrollment.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 978 AUD / year ≈ 560 CHF / year
- Domestic — Citizens or residents: 978 AUD / year ≈ 560 CHF / year
Living costs
Lausanne, Switzerland: 2,809-3,455 AUD / month