Welcome to UKM Qatar, established in Lusail in 2023 and officially inaugurated in 2024. As Malaysia’s first public university with an overseas campus, UKM is proudly ranked 130th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and 24th in Asia for 2026. We look forward to shaping a future of knowledge, innovation, and excellence together.
Welcome to UKM Qatar, established in Lusail in 2023 and officially inaugurated in 2024. As Malaysia’s first public university with an overseas campus, UKM is proudly ranked 130th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and 24th in Asia for 2026. We look forward to shaping a future of knowledge, innovation, and excellence together.
Students enrolled in this programme will receive a solid background in actuarial science knowledge, with courses in actuarial studies, mathematics, statistics, computing, economics, and finance to prepare for professional certification.
Programme Highlight
Faculty
Administrative & Financial Sciences
Duration
4 Years
Credits
127
Language
English
Why Choose Actuarial Science At UKM Qatar?
For students with strong mathematical abilities who enjoy analyzing risk and uncertainty using statistical models. Ideal for careers in insurance, finance, and risk management with excellent growth potential and competitive salaries.
Programme Highlights
Solid foundation in actuarial science knowledge
Integration of mathematics, statistics, economics and finance
Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama or twelve years (12) schooling
Minimum 70% overall result.
Minimum 70% in Mathematics.
Advanced Level (A-Level)
Applicants must meet ONE of the following:
For three (3) subjects: a minimum Grade C for every subject including Mathematics.
For four (4) subjects and above: a minimum Grade C in three (3) subjects, AND a minimum Grade D in Mathematics.
For Advanced Level (A-Level):Â Minimum Grade C in three (3) subjects including Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Overall minimum 25 points.
High Level (HL) subjects: a minimum score of 3 in two (2) subjects, including Mathematics.
English requirement
Applicants must meet ONE of the following:
Minimum IELTS score of 5.5, OR
50% to 69% in English in Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (need to enroll in UKM Qatar English course and to obtain IELTS score of 5.5 before completion of studies).
Additional requirement
Pass the interview set by the faculty (if applicable).
Application Deadlines
Semester 1 (Fall) 2026/2027
Activity
Date Range
Remarks
Student Registration and Orientation Week
16 Aug - 20 Aug 2026
First day of classes (Fall 2025)
23-Aug-2026
Teaching & Learning
Lecture Weeks 1-7
23 Aug - 8 Oct 2025
Teaching & Learning
End of Add/Drop period (Fall 2025)
23-31 Aug 2026
Mid-Semester Break
11 Oct - 15 Oct 2026
No Classes
Lecture Weeks 8-15
18 Oct - 10 Dec 2026
Teaching & Learning
Final Examination
13 - 24 Dec 2026
Examination Period
National Day Holiday
18 Dec 2026 (Friday)
Public Holiday
Result
1-Jan-2027
Semester Break
25 Dec 26 – 14 Jan 2027
Break Between Semesters
Semester 2 (Spring) 2026/2027
Activity
Date Range
Remarks
Lecture Weeks 1-6
17 Jan - 25 Feb 2027
Teaching & Learning
End of Add/Drop period (Fall 2025)
17 - 24 Jan 2027
National Sports Day Holiday
09 Feb 2027 (Tuesday)
Public Holiday
Mid-Semester Break
28 Feb - 4 March 2027
No Classes
Eid Al-Fitr Holiday
7 - 13 March 2027
Eid Mubarak 9 (Tuesday) - 11 March (Thursday) 2027
