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    MSc in Quantitative Finance

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    Zurich, CHMScIn-person18 months
    CHF 2,700.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    15%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    48
    Cohort
    students
    90
    Credits
    CHF 200.00
    App fee

    MSc in Quantitative Finance at ETH Zurich is a 90-credit, 18-month, in-person MSc program based in Zurich, CH. Tuition is CHF 2,700.

    About the program

    The program combines economic theory and finance with mathematical methods including probability theory, statistics, econometrics, and numerical analysis for finance and insurance. It covers financial economics, financial markets, asset management, risk management, and recent FinTech developments.

    Focus: both
    4 (Risk.net Quant Finance Master's Guide 2026) | 1 (Risk.net Quant Finance Master's Guide 2026, Europe ranking)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GMAT and GRE are both optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    6 months job search residence permit (Switzerland)

    CHF 109,661.00
    Avg starting salary
    CHF 24,000.00
    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 MSc in Quantitative Finance at ETH Zurich cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Quantitative Finance at ETH Zurich is CHF 2,700 across 90 required credits.
    Is MSc in Quantitative Finance at ETH Zurich online or in-person?
    MSc in Quantitative Finance at ETH Zurich is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Quantitative Finance at ETH Zurich take to complete?
    MSc in Quantitative Finance at ETH Zurich is structured around 18 months and 90 credits.
    How competitive is MSc in Quantitative Finance at ETH Zurich?
    MSc in Quantitative Finance at ETH Zurich reports an acceptance rate of approximately 15%.
    How large is the MSc in Quantitative Finance at ETH Zurich cohort?
    MSc in Quantitative Finance at ETH Zurich typically enrolls around 48 students per cohort.