University of Quebec in Montreal

In The UQAM Faculty of Science, there are 200+ faculty members and 200+ lecturers who offer top-quality science training. The department is focused on educating students to achieve professional excellence in science both practically and theoretically. UQAM’s Faculty of Science includes innovative facilities and advanced technology. UQAM has a group of 12+ professors dedicated to actuarial sciences. The Society of Actuaries recognizes UQAM as an Actuarial Center of Excellence. The Bachelor of Actuarial Science is a Canadian Institute of Actuaries partner, and students can take some of the exams leading to Canadian professional designations from the actuarial science program there. Alternatively, in The Mathematics Department, there is a one-year MSc in Mathematics for Financial and Actuarial Mathematics. The Math faculty at UQAM hosts Quantact, an academic research team with professional expertise in the areas of financial and actuarial mathematics, which guides the operation of the Master's program.

The University of Québec in Montréal receives mostly positive reviews from both students and online reviewers. Many people praise the school's significant landmark design and its top-notch amenities. The campus's modern design is also appreciated and student life is associated with the local culture. Social diversity is one attribute of the student population. There are some Google translated reviews praising the institution and its academic structure. Another liked the technology and facilities present in the classrooms and training to be of high standard. One reviewer preferred the school's biological sciences courses to law and mineral engineering. Direct metro access is useful during the winter. Placement close to the Place des Arts is also a direct land. There is a complaint about the distance between the university and the major university.