OhiMaster of Actuarial and Quantitative Risk ManagementThe Ohio State University · Columbus, Ohio, United States

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

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Should include advanced calculus and calculus-based probability.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; GPA of 3.0 or higher for the last undergraduate or graduate degree earned. Four-year BS or BA required.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Multivariable calculus (MATH 2153 level) and calculus-based probability (MATH 4530 or STAT 4201). FM exam expected; MATH 3618 can be taken in the first semester if needed. Programming proficiency recommended.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Mathematics unit English listing uses IELTS 7.0; confirm on the live MAQRM page.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall | Old scale: 79 overall; University Graduate School minimum for applicable international applicants. Programs may require higher. New scale applies to the updated TOEFL launched January 2026. Ohio State does not accept MyBest scores.

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