Experts in risk management and modelling

Our graduates are in high demand and help organisations meet their strategic objectives

Number 1 worldwide

UNL Global Research Rankings of Actuarial Science and Risk Management & Insurance.
Highest achieving students

Highest number of students entering with ATAR above 99 (as well as 97 and 98). Multiple winners of AFR Top 100 future leaders awards. Among the largest actuarial programs world-wide.
Recognised locally and internationally

Highly recognised in the financial services industry and in professional associations. Highest number of collaborative research projects, and program-wide embedding of industry components throughout.

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Risk and Actuarial Studies

It is a great responsibility to lead decision making that could dramatically impact the financial success of a business. A highly skilled risk analyst requires heightened senses in the art of risk perception to predict, avoid, identify, monitor, mitigate and manage potential threats to business.