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Actuary

خبير اكتواري

Uses maths and statistics to measure risk for insurance, pensions and investments.

408Programmes in the UAE0Current job openings4Scholarships
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Career overview

What they do

Actuaries model the probability and cost of future events, pricing insurance and keeping pension funds solvent. It is one of the most maths-intensive business careers.

Typical responsibilities

  • Build risk and pricing models
  • Analyse claims and mortality data
  • Value insurance and pension liabilities
  • Advise on reserves and capital
  • Report to regulators

Skills you'll need

Advanced mathematics & statisticsProgramming (R, Python)Business judgementExam disciplineClear reporting

How much it relies on

MathematicsHigh
TechnologyMedium
ScienceLow

Work style

IndependentTeam-based
TheoreticalHands-on
Office

Advantages

  • Excellent pay and status
  • Scarce skill set
  • Globally recognised qualifications

Disadvantages

  • Years of difficult professional exams
  • Highly specialised
  • Few local programmes

Growth & future opportunities

Editorial view: scarce talent for a growing insurance and pensions sector.

Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.

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Study in the UAE

Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.

Average tuition

AED 76,100 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–165,263, 77 programmes).

Master's: around AED 3,795 per credit hour (34 programmes).

From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.

408 programs at 58 institutions

Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.

Scholarships for this path

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ADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars

ADNOC · Employer

Partial or discountUAE nationalsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master's

ADNOC support for high-potential Emiratis at approved UAE universities.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
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Emirates Aviation University scholarships

Emirates Aviation University · University

Full tuition onlyUAE nationalsInternational studentsUAE residentsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master'sMinimum 95%

Chancellor's Scholarship of up to 100% tuition, for up to 10 new students a year.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

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