Insights into Actuarial University Students 2026

You're shaping the future of actuarial education — and we want to hear from you.

This survey asks about you, your interests and career aspirations, and how the Actuaries Institute can better support you on your journey. It takes around 10 minutes to complete.

Results will be used to improve our programs, events, and student support. Findings may also be published in an Actuaries Institute article.

To go in the draw to win a $200 voucher, you’ll have the opportunity to provide your email address at the end of this survey. Your contact details are kept separate from your survey responses

About you

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1. Are you a domestic or international student? (Required.)

	Domestic	International
Where are you based?	Where are you based? Domestic menu	Where are you based? International menu

Other country not listed (please specify)

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2. Which best describes your gender?

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe

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3. Which university are you currently studying at? (Required.)

Australian National University

Bond University

Curtin University

Macquarie University

Monash University

University of Melbourne

University of New South Wales

Victoria University of Wellington

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4. What is your current year of study? (Required.)

Undergraduate — Year 1

Undergraduate — Year 2

Undergraduate — Year 3

Undergraduate — Year 4

Undergraduate — Year 5

Postgraduate — Year 1

Postgraduate — Year 2

PhD

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5. Which degree are you currently enrolled in? (Required.)

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Honours)

Bachelor of Commerce (actuarial major/program)

Bachelor of Science (actuarial major/program)

Vertically integrated Bachelor/Master degree

Master of Actuarial Studies/Science

Master of Actuarial Practice

Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate in Actuarial Science

Doctor of Philosophy

Combined degree or other (please specify)

Your interest in actuarial studies and career intentions

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6. What made you consider enrolling in Actuarial Studies?
(please rank in order of importance) (Required.)

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7. Are you aware of how to become an Actuary through the Actuaries Institute after you graduate from university? (Required.)

Yes

No and please send me more information about this (add your email address below)

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8. What do you plan to do when you finish your degree? (Required.)

Continue to the Actuary Program with the Actuaries Institute, aiming to become a Fellow

Continue to the Actuary Program with the Actuaries Institute, aiming to become an Associate

Undertake further postgraduate studies

I intend to pursue a career outside actuarial work

Undecided

Pursue qualifications with another actuarial association (please advise which one)

None of the above

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9. What was the main reason for your response above?

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10. Upon completion of your degree, what are your intentions regarding work? (Required.)

I plan to work full time in Australia

I plan to work part time in Australia

If I secure a visa I plan to work in Australia

I plan to work full time overseas

I plan to work part time overseas

I plan to study full time

Undecided

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11. If you plan to seek employment as an Actuary, what types of companies interest you?
(select all that apply) (Required.)

Corporate

Consultancy

Regulatory

Government

Other (please specify)

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12. What area(s) of practice do you think you might pursue in your employment?
(select all that apply) (Required.)

Banking, investments and financial services

Consulting

Data science

Education

General insurance

Government and regulatory agencies

Health

Life insurance

Reinsurance

Research

Risk management

Superannuation and retirement

Sustainability and the environment

Technology

Other (please specify)

Connecting with the Actuaries Institute

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13. How do you connect with the Actuaries Institute?
(select all that apply) (Required.)

University presentations or events

Emails and social media

Institute events (Insights sessions, webinars, and networking events)

Careers Expos

Workshops

I don't currently connect with the Actuaries Institute

Other (please specify)

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14. There are two ways to join the Actuaries Institute whilst at university. They are:

• Uni subscriber: a free subscription where you can connect with the Institute, receive email updates, access career opportunities, attend Insights or YAP events, and read the latest professional information and research.
• General member: for a small membership fee, you can enrol in subjects; be awarded exemptions; attend member events; access industry innovations, careers, mentoring and volunteering opportunities.

Are you interested in becoming a: (Required.)

	I already am	Yes	No	Unsure
University Subscriber?	University Subscriber? I already am	University Subscriber? Yes	University Subscriber? No	University Subscriber? Unsure
General member?	General member? I already am	General member? Yes	General member? No	General member? Unsure

If you would like to learn more about Uni Subscriber or General Membership please indicate US or GM with your email address below

Your feedback

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15. How do you feel about your actuarial career path?
Think about what excites you about the path ahead, as well as anything that feels uncertain or challenging.

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16. As an actuarial student, where would you most value support from the Actuaries Institute?

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17. Do you have any other feedback you’d like to share?
We welcome feedback on any aspect of your experience with the Actuaries Institute — our events, communications, ambassadors, online resources, or anything else.

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18. To go in the draw for a $200 prize voucher, enter your email address here so we can contact the winner.
Your contact details are kept separate from your survey responses and will not affect the anonymity of your answers

Insights into Actuarial University Students 2026

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* 1. Are you a domestic or international student? (Required.)

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* 2. Which best describes your gender?

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* 3. Which university are you currently studying at? (Required.)

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* 4. What is your current year of study? (Required.)

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* 5. Which degree are you currently enrolled in? (Required.)

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* 6. What made you consider enrolling in Actuarial Studies? (please rank in order of importance) (Required.)

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* 7. Are you aware of how to become an Actuary through the Actuaries Institute after you graduate from university? (Required.)

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* 8. What do you plan to do when you finish your degree? (Required.)

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* 9. What was the main reason for your response above?

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* 10. Upon completion of your degree, what are your intentions regarding work? (Required.)

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* 11. If you plan to seek employment as an Actuary, what types of companies interest you? (select all that apply) (Required.)

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* 12. What area(s) of practice do you think you might pursue in your employment? (select all that apply) (Required.)

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* 13. How do you connect with the Actuaries Institute? (select all that apply) (Required.)

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* 15. How do you feel about your actuarial career path?Think about what excites you about the path ahead, as well as anything that feels uncertain or challenging.

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* 16. As an actuarial student, where would you most value support from the Actuaries Institute?

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* 17. Do you have any other feedback you’d like to share? We welcome feedback on any aspect of your experience with the Actuaries Institute — our events, communications, ambassadors, online resources, or anything else.

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* 18. To go in the draw for a $200 prize voucher, enter your email address here so we can contact the winner.Your contact details are kept separate from your survey responses and will not affect the anonymity of your answers

1. Are you a domestic or international student? (Required.)

2. Which best describes your gender?

3. Which university are you currently studying at? (Required.)

4. What is your current year of study? (Required.)

5. Which degree are you currently enrolled in? (Required.)

6. What made you consider enrolling in Actuarial Studies?
(please rank in order of importance) (Required.)

7. Are you aware of how to become an Actuary through the Actuaries Institute after you graduate from university? (Required.)

8. What do you plan to do when you finish your degree? (Required.)

9. What was the main reason for your response above?

10. Upon completion of your degree, what are your intentions regarding work? (Required.)

11. If you plan to seek employment as an Actuary, what types of companies interest you?
(select all that apply) (Required.)

12. What area(s) of practice do you think you might pursue in your employment?
(select all that apply) (Required.)

13. How do you connect with the Actuaries Institute?
(select all that apply) (Required.)

15. How do you feel about your actuarial career path?
Think about what excites you about the path ahead, as well as anything that feels uncertain or challenging.

16. As an actuarial student, where would you most value support from the Actuaries Institute?

17. Do you have any other feedback you’d like to share?
We welcome feedback on any aspect of your experience with the Actuaries Institute — our events, communications, ambassadors, online resources, or anything else.

18. To go in the draw for a $200 prize voucher, enter your email address here so we can contact the winner.
Your contact details are kept separate from your survey responses and will not affect the anonymity of your answers