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    Master of Financial Engineering (MFE)

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    Los Angeles, USMFEIn-person15 months
    STEM-OPT
    $96,845.00
    Tuition
    over 15mo
    32.9%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    84
    Cohort
    students
    72
    Credits
    $200.00
    App fee

    Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) at University of California-Los Angeles is a 72-credit, 15-month, in-person MFE program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $96,845 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program merges mathematical and statistical tools with finance theory for careers in quantitative finance, covering risk management, asset management, derivatives trading, corporate finance, and data analytics. It includes courses on AI in finance, applied finance projects, and real-world applications through internships and capstone projects.

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    #3 in the U.S. (QS World University Rankings)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min No minimum GRE/GMAT is required
    GMAT
    required
    Min No minimum GRE/GMAT is required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min UCLA minimum TOEFL iBT 87 (most admits >100); IELTS 7.0
    IELTS
    required
    Min The overall minimum required band score on the IELTS is 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $146,526.00
    Avg starting salary
    $22,500.00
    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 Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) at University of California-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) at University of California-Los Angeles is $96,845 across 72 required credits.
    Is Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) at University of California-Los Angeles is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 15 months and 72 credits.
    Is Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) at University of California-Los Angeles STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) at University of California-Los Angeles is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) at University of California-Los Angeles reports an acceptance rate of approximately 32.9%.