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.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

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

Disciplines

Actuarial Science

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.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A MSc degree in Actuarial Science or a closely related discipline is necessary at the time of enrollment.

Tuition Fee

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International

560 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 280 CHF per semester during 36 months.
National

560 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 280 CHF per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Lausanne

1609 - 1979 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.