Dauphine Tunis: First University in the Maghreb to Receive the SOA UCAP-AC Label for its Master's in Actuarial Engineering
Dauphine Tunis has become the first university in the Maghreb to receive the SOA UCAP-AC label for its Master's in Actuarial Engineering. The "Universities and Colleges with Actuarial Programs – Advanced Curriculum" (UCAP-AC) label is awarded by the Society of Actuaries (SOA), an international professional organization of actuaries founded in 1949 and based in the United States, which is a global reference in the field of actuarial science.
International Recognition and Competitiveness
This recognition strengthens the international visibility and competitiveness of Dauphine Tunis graduates, opening up access to professional opportunities within leading companies in the global actuarial market.
About Dauphine Tunis
Established in 2009, the Dauphine Tunis campus is the first international campus of the University Paris Dauphine-PSL. It offers a double degree, with both a Tunisian and a French diploma from Dauphine-PSL. Two undergraduate programs, four initial master's programs, and around twenty continuing education programs are available. The acquisition of this UCAP-AC certification is part of the campus's strategy to reinforce its role as a leading actor in actuarial education in Africa, consistent with its status as a major reference in higher education in the region.
Master's in Actuarial Engineering
Launched in 2015, the Master's in Actuarial Engineering has established itself as a reference in actuarial training. Offered on the Dauphine Tunis campus, this scientific program allows students to acquire an in-depth mastery of financial and actuarial tools, probabilistic models, and statistical techniques, as well as integrating computer science, economics, accounting, law, and English. Each year, around thirty Dauphine students from the promotion receive a double French and Tunisian diploma. This program is aimed at students who have obtained a degree in pure or applied mathematics or an engineering diploma.
Benefits of the Label
The benefits of obtaining this label for graduates of the Master's in Actuarial Engineering at Dauphine Tunis include:
- Academic recognition
- Enhanced credibility with recruiters
- A significant competitive advantage in the job market, as employers value profiles from SOA-aligned training programs
- Facilitated professional integration into major insurance, consulting, and finance companies worldwide
Actuarial Profession
Actuaries have a highly sought-after profile in insurance, financial institutions, and consulting firms. The Master's in Actuarial Engineering offers future graduates excellent professional prospects, with the first job found in less than a month and 100% professional integration. The global actuarial employment market is experiencing sustained growth. In the United States, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 22% increase in actuarial employment between 2024 and 2034.
Continuing Education
Dauphine Tunis also offers a certificate in Actuarial Banking and Insurance in continuing education, aimed at enabling professionals to upgrade their skills in the actuarial field for life and non-life insurance.
Quotes
- "The acquisition of this certification, which is a global reference, concretizes the international ambitions of our Tunis campus and, more broadly, of the University Paris Dauphine-PSL as a whole. It also highlights the excellence of the training programs offered in Tunis and the pedagogical and administrative teams that support them." - Bruno Bouchard, President of the University Paris Dauphine-PSL
- "We are extremely proud of this new certification. Dauphine Tunis becomes the first university in the Maghreb to receive this distinction. This international recognition confirms the academic rigor and excellence of our training and opens up new perspectives for our students, offering them privileged access to professional opportunities on a global scale." - Amina BouzguendaZeghal, General Director of the Tunisian campus of the University Paris Dauphine-PSL
About the Dauphine Tunis Campus
Widely recognized in Africa, the Tunis campus positions itself in the region as a reference pole in management, applied economics, and mathematics. The campus brings together over 500 students, with 10% international students and a particularly strong representation of France (58% of international students), followed by sub-Saharan Africa and the Maghreb. It has 30% of students in continuing education and 70% in initial training (2025/2026 data).
About the University Paris Dauphine – PSL
The University Paris Dauphine – PSL is a reference institution in higher education in the field of organizational sciences and decision-making. A grand establishment, both a university and a grande école, it has developed an innovative model since its creation in 1968, focusing on:
- The quality and selectivity of its multidisciplinary training programs in License, Master's, and Doctorate, with 11,000 students, 4,000 executives in continuing education, and 326 doctoral students
- Cutting-edge research conducted within 7 laboratories
- Its responsible commitment and creativity
- Its close relationships with the socio-economic world and a powerful network of nearly 110,000 Alumni
About the Society of Actuaries
The UCAP-AC label is awarded by the Society of Actuaries (SOA), an international professional organization created in 1949 and based in the United States. The SOA defines an actuary as "experts in evaluating the probability of future events, creatively designing measures to reduce the probability of undesirable events, and mitigating the impact of undesirable events that occur." The SOA plays a key role in the development of actuarial knowledge and risk management research, publishing advanced research and studies on actuarial mathematics, insurance, finance, and risk management.
