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How many members does the IFoA have?
The IFoA regulates and represents over 30,000 members worldwide, overseeing their actuarial education at all stages of qualification and development throughout their careers.
How do I become an IFoA student?
While there are no academic admissions criteria for Student membership, the IFoA qualification syllabus is rigorous and our examinations are highly demanding, so we recommend applicants for Student membership have a maths-based degree, for example: Actuarial Science. Mathematics. Statistics.
How do I join the IFOA as a student member?
If you are joining the IFoA as a Student member and intend to sit your examination in our September 2021 exam sitting, you will need to submit your Student membership application before 02 July 2021. If you have any issue completing your form please contact our Education Services team.
Can I apply for any exemptions I already hold with other associations?
Please be aware that once you submit your student membership application you cannot apply for any exemptions you already hold with other Actuarial Associations via the Transfer of Prior Learning process. Potential members are advised to review to the Transfer of Prior Learning process before submitting their student membership.
How do I contact the IFOA careers Ambassador?
The IFoA has Career Ambassadors worldwide who can answer your questions with regards to local job opportunities, careers in actuarial science, and anything else you wish to know about joining the IFoA. If you would like to speak to a Careers Ambassador, please contact [email protected].
What qualifications do I need to become a student member?
While there are no academic admissions criteria for Student membership, the IFoA qualification syllabus is rigorous and our examinations are highly demanding, so we recommend applicants for Student membership have a maths-based degree, for example: Actuarial Science; Mathematics; Statistics; Economics; Engineering; Chemistry, or; Physics