Introduction to the Dual Degree Program with the University of Manchester

Introduction to the Program

Introduction

Introduction to the University of Kent

The University of Manchester is a top university located in Manchester, the second largest city in the UK, and a member of the Russell Group. The University is ranked 32nd in the 2012 QS World University Rankings. The Times commented, "The University of Manchester has a respectable reputation in almost all disciplines, with life sciences, engineering, humanities, economics, sociology, & medicine at the top of the list." A total of 25 Nobel Prize winners have been produced to date. The John Rylands Library at the University of Manchester has the third largest collection of books in the UK, after Oxford University and Cambridge University.

Introduction to the program: This project will provide an opportunity and platform for the actuarial students of our school to further their studies internationally.

Total Enrollment: 20

History: Since 2011, a total of 21 students were admitted into this program.

Program Duration: 2 years in the University of International Business and Economics and 2 years in the University of Manchester.

Advantages:

Students who meet the graduation requirements can obtain undergraduate degrees from the University of Manchester and the University of International Business and Economics. If the subjects studied at the University of Manchester meet the exemption requirements of the institute and faculty of actuaries, up to 7 subjects of the quasi-actuary qualification examination can be exempted.

Notes to Applicants

Qualifications

1. Students majoring in Insurance (Actuarial Science and Risk Management Track), School of Insurance and Economics, University of International Business and Economics;

2. Applicants must complete the courses of freshman and sophomore year in the cultivation scheme and have a score of 75 or higher in mathematical courses, economic, management and law courses, and the professional basic courses;

3. An IELTS score of 6.5 (Writing 6.0 or higher, Reading 5.5 or higher, Speaking 5.5 or higher, Listening 5.5 or higher) for actuarial science and mathematics majors; An IELTS score of 6.0 (Writing 6.0 or higher, Reading 5.5 or higher, Speaking 5.5 or higher, Listening 5.5 or higher) for mathematical finance/mathematical statistics majors;

4. Pass the interview(around May every year)

Note: The recommended time for the IELTS test is the first semester of freshman year or the first semester of sophomore year.

Registration time

The first semester of sophomore year (pre-registration time: mid-November every year).

Registration information

Applicants are required to turn to teachers to fill in the corresponding information.

Admission

Students who meet the above requirements are eligible to apply.

Contact information

Tel: 010-64495041

Contact: Mr. Jiang

Address: Room 813, Boxue Building, University of International Business and Economics

Credit Transfer Requirements:

None (After the courses in senior year, it is necessary to bring the two-year foreign transcripts back to UIBE in time)

Major And Curriculum

Major: Actuarial Science

Curriculum:

Students majoring in actuarial science at UIBE should check the corresponding cultivation scheme. For the cultivation scheme of the University of Manchester, please check the website of the University of Manchester: http://www.manchester.ac.uk

Credit Transfer Requirements:

None

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