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    Lausanne, CHMScIn-person2 years
    CHF 4,380.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    29.4%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    50
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    CHF 150.00
    App fee

    Financial Engineering at EPFL is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Lausanne, CH. Tuition is CHF 4,380.

    About the program

    The program covers risk measurement and management, derivatives pricing and hedging, portfolio management, model validation, and corporate finance through coursework in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and finance, culminating in a 6-month industry master project.

    Focus: both
    26 (QS World University Rankings)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Success in an international examination of English such as the TOEFL is a plus but not mandatory.
    IELTS
    optional

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    6 months job search residence permit (non-EU/EFTA)

    CHF 104,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    90.6%
    6-month placement
    CHF 25,219.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Financial Engineering at EPFL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Financial Engineering at EPFL is CHF 4,380 across 120 required credits.
    Is Financial Engineering at EPFL online or in-person?
    Financial Engineering at EPFL is offered in-person.
    How long does Financial Engineering at EPFL take to complete?
    Financial Engineering at EPFL is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How competitive is Financial Engineering at EPFL?
    Financial Engineering at EPFL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 29.4%.
    How large is the Financial Engineering at EPFL cohort?
    Financial Engineering at EPFL typically enrolls around 50 students per cohort.