Bachelor’s in Information and Computational Science (Statistics and Financial Actuarial Science)

Introduction to the Program

The Bachelor’s in Information and Computational Science (Statistics and Financial Actuarial Science) at ZUST is a four year program taught in English for international students.

About ZUST

Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST) is a multi-disciplinary university with emphasis on engineering, incorporating disciplines in science, arts, economics, management, and education. Combining the technical know-how of German Applied Science Universities with its own experience, ZUST explores ways of cultivating international specialists with applied skills. For more info visit the page here.

About the Program

The major aims at training senior actuary with good mathematical knowledge, with modern management theoretical foundation, master the basic theory, basic knowledge and basic skills and methods of statistics and financial actuarial science, as well as basic knowledge of financial laws, master statistics, probability and finance, with the knowledge and ability of business management.

Graduation Orientation

The graduates can be engaged in actuarial analysis, design, management and evaluation employed at government, business, financial institutions and scientific research units.

Start Date of the Program

The autumn semester begins at the beginning of September and the spring semester begins at the beginning of March.

Entry Requirements

1) 18 – 45 years old
2) A high school graduation certificate or above (need to submit high school certificate and transcripts)
3) Good health

Application Deadline

Autumn Semester: Please apply before June 30th (Autumn Semester normally begins at the beginning of September).

Spring Semester: Please apply before January 30th (Spring Semester normally starts at the beginning of March).

Curriculum

• Statistics
• Principles of Western Economics
• Principles of Finance
• Econometrics
• Financial Engineering
• Actuarial Science
• International Financial Law
• Operation Research
• International Investment
• Accounting for Banking
• Financial Management
• Transition and Development of Chinese Finance
• Seminar on the Issues of Contemporary China’s Finance

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees are RMB18000 per year. The total for the 4 year program is 72,000 RMB.

Testimonial

Hangzhou is the most beautiful place on earth and Zhejiang University of Science and Technology is the best university of Hangzhou because all teachers are very kind and helpful whenever there student have some problems they are always there for them and I am happy that I got a chance to be here.

Levinsia Marcilia Siawarmo (Indonesian)
Information and Computational Science (Statistics and Financial Actuarial Science), Grade 2013

Accommodation

Zhejiang University of Science and Technology has 2 campuses. Xiaoxe Shan Campus (the main campus) and Xiangfu Qiao Campus. The price ranges between 600 and 1200 RMB per month. For further information on the accommodation visit the accommodation page here.