This university course is focused on imparting practical knowledge of pension insurance models and methods – with a special focus on occupational pension schemes in Austria.
Particularly for graduates with a focus on actuarial and financial mathematics, the course offers a solid addition to professional qualifications and a great basis for taking on an “actuarial function” in the industry.
The content of the course follows the training requirements of the Austrian Actuarial Society (Aktuarvereinigung Österreichs AVÖ) in effect at the time of the course, so that successful completion of the course fulfils the pension actuarial mathematics requirement for training as a recognised actuary.
Dates and deadlines
Course start: 29 August 2025
Application deadline: 28 July 2025
Quick Facts
- Duration: tba
- Academic degree: Certificate from TU Graz (if final examination is passed successfully), confirmation of participation (without successful completion of the final examination)
- ECTS credit points: 2
- Language of instruction: German
- Participation fee: EUR 790 (VAT-free) including course materials and drinks during breaks
- Location: TU Graz
- Number of participants: max. 25
Curriculum (available in German only)
Academic management
Stefan THONHAUSER
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.
Institut für Statistik
Tel.: +43 316 873 4540
Content
- Review of the basics of LVM
- Mathematics of pension schemes (calculation principles, models, entitlements)
- Financing procedures
- Principles and legal regulations of occupational pension schemes
- Pension funds, their benefits, financing, and accounting rules
- Current challenges and topics
Successful graduates of this university course meet the pension actuarial mathematics requirement for training as a recognised actuary.
Forms of teaching and learning
- Theoretical inputs to convey fundamental aspects by the lecturers
- In-depth learning and application through reflection, discussion and addressing specific questions
Target groups and admission requirements
The university course is aimed at
- Graduates with a degree in mathematics who wish to complete actuary training
- Qualified actuaries who wish to update their expert knowledge
- Professionals with an interest in pension actuarial mathematics and the Austrian public pension scheme
Admission requirements:
- Training in the field(s) specified in the target groups (e.g., mathematics) or
- Relevant professional experience in finance or insurance
The decision on admission to the university course is made by the academic manager responsible on the basis of the qualifications submitted.
Contact
Application
Please send your completed application form (available in German only) by e-mail or post to:
TU Graz
Life Long Learning
z.H. Sarah Meinhardt BA
Stremayrgasse 16
8010 Graz
Contact
Sarah Meinhardt
BA
TU Graz Life Long Learning
Tel.: +43 316 873 4945
lifelong.learning@tugraz.at
