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Study Programmes

Undergraduate Programmes

We offer two different undergradaute degree programmes (with honours) at undergraduate level.

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (code: 6729) is a long-standing, accredited programme which provides formal academic training to students who wish to join the actuarial profession. Students will be exempted from various professional examinations upon graduation.

Statistical Decision Sciences (code: 6779) offers three specialized Professional Cores under the accredited degree Bachelor of Statistics (BStat). Students can choose to specialize in Decision Analytics, Risk Management or Statistics, and freely switch Professional Cores during studies. BStat graduates are qualified to become a Graduate Statistician (GradStat) designated by the Royal Statistical Society.

Full-time (4 years)

6729 BSc(ActuarSc)

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

Full-time (4 years)

6779 SDS | BStat(DA)

Bachelor of Statistics (Decision Analytics)

Full-time (4 years)

6779 SDS | BStat(RM)

Bachelor of Statistics (Risk Management)

Full-time (4 years)

6779 SDS | BStat(ST)

Bachelor of Statistics (Statistics)

Taught Postgraduate Programmes

Full-time (1 year)
Part-time (2 years)

MStat

Master of Statistics

Full-time (1.5 years)
Part-time (2.5 years)

MDASC

Master of Data Science

Full-time (1.5 years)

MSc(AI)

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

[Joint Programme hosted by Department of Mathematics]

Research Postgraduate Programmes

Full-time (2 years)

MPhil

Master of Philosophy

Full-time (3 or 4 years)

PhD

Doctor of Philosophy

Scholarship Opportunities

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Taught Postgraduate
Subject to Approval

Belt and Road Scholarship in Statistics and Data Science (Taught Postgraduate)

Allowance Range

See Purpose and Scope

Key Benefits

waiver of the composition fees of the MDASC or MStat programme (i.e. HK$309,000 and HK$218,000 respectively in 2024-25);
an additional allowance of HK$10,000 to cover the cost of living and travel expenses.

Undergraduate

Dr Patrick S C Poon Scholarship in Actuarial Science

Allowance Range

HK$200,000 to HK$240,000 each

Key Benefits

Entrance Scholarships for New Students
based on the candidates’ entrance records attained from HKDSE

Undergraduate

Dr Patrick S C Poon Scholarship in Statistics

Allowance Range

HK$50,000 each

Key Benefits

First Major (Professional Core) in Decision Analytics, Risk Management or Statistics
Merit-based Scholarships for Current Students

Taught Postgraduate
Subject to Approval

Entrance Scholarship for the Master of Data Science

Allowance Range

HK$20,000 each

Key Benefits

Entrance Scholarships for New Students
A maximum of 10 scholarships shall be awarded annually to new students of the MDASC programme on the basis of academic merit

Taught Postgraduate

Entrance Scholarship for the Master of Statistics

Allowance Range

HK$20,000 each

Key Benefits

Entrance Scholarships for New Students
*for students who are in financial need

Undergraduate

Ho Kam Chiu Lo Lai Ching Memorial Scholarship

Allowance Range

HK$20,000 each

Key Benefits

BSc (Major in DA/RM/ST) or BStat
Enrichment Scholarships for Current Students

Undergraduate

Hong Kong Federation of Insurers Scholarship

Allowance Range

HK$20,000 each

Key Benefits

Merit-based Scholarships for Current Students
*for students who are in financial need

Undergraduate

Statistical Decision Sciences (6779) Entrance Scholarship

Allowance Range

range of HK$50,000 to HK$100,000 each

Key Benefits

Entrance Scholarships for New Students

Undergraduate

Statistics and Actuarial Science (SAAS) Scholarships

Allowance Range

HK$4000 to HK$20,000

Key Benefits

Entrance Scholarships for New Students
Merit-based Scholarships for Current Students

Our Students

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GALINA Chakheeva

Current student, 2025-26 entry

BStat

"I am excited to be part of the HKU’s BStat in Statistical Decision Sciences first cohort that perfectly combines my passion for data science with my career aspirations. I chose this program because of its professional core in Decision making, which lies at the heart of modern data science. I'm absolutely fascinated by how data can lead to pragmatic decisions in businesses and technology. I believe this specialization will give me the analytical skills and technical knowledge I need to become a successful data scientist in the future.

XIAO Fanju Sean

2025 BSc(ActuarSc) graduate

BSc(ActuarSc)

"I am most grateful that HKU gave me the freedom to explore my path with steady support. The actuarial science programme’s structured...

CHAN Kong Wing Sarah

2019 BSc graduate (Major in Decision Analytics)

Decision Analytics

It still feels like yesterday when I was pursuing my BSc in Decision Analytics at SAAS. Looking back, the programme was both rigorous and inspiring, equipping me with strong academic foundations, critical thinking skills, and an open mindset that continue to guide me today. I was fortunate to learn from exceptional professors and supportive staff in the department. The capstone project, summer research programme, and overseas exchange opportunities all sparked my passion for technology and data-driven decision-making, which eventually led me to pursue a career as a software engineer in the investment banking and tech industries. I’m deeply grateful and proud to be part of this remarkable family.

KAM Ho Yee Holly

2023 BSc graduate (Major in Risk Management)

Risk Management

As a 2023 risk management major graduate, I am working as a risk trainee at a top French investment bank serving as the second line of defense. My role is dedicated to inspections of different teams in the APEC region to make sure their work is in line with the bank’s risk management framework.

Dr. HUANG Ningyuan Teresa

2018 BSc graduate (Major in Statistics)

Statistics

My journey at HKU has given me tremendous personal growth, launched my career at Bloomberg and planted the seed for my research trajectory in the United States. Yet, none of this would have been possible without the generous support and exceptional education from SAAS. Thanks to the well-designed curriculums at SAAS, I got a summer internship with Bloomberg data team, which then led to a full-time return offer and two formative years of my career.

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