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    Master of Finance

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    San Diego, USMQFIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $83,876.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Cohort
    students
    52
    Credits
    $150.00
    App fee

    Master of Finance at University of California-San Diego is a 52-credit, 1-year, in-person MQF program based in San Diego, US. Tuition is $83,876 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program provides training in quantitative finance, including financial modeling, risk management, portfolio optimization, time-series econometrics, forecasting, and big data analytics for financial decision making.

    Focus: coursework
    #23 US Best Master’s of Finance Programs 2024 TFE Times

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min A high quantitative score on the GRE or GMAT is expected. No minimum.
    GMAT
    required
    Min A high quantitative score on the GRE or GMAT is expected. No minimum.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum Total Score: The university-wide minimum TOEFL score required for consideration for graduate admission is 85 for the internet-based test (iBT). Competitive scores for the Rady School of Management will be above 100.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum Total Score: The university-wide minimum IELTS Academic Training exam score required for consideration for graduate admission is Band Score 7.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $90,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $28,000.00
    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 Master of Finance at University of California-San Diego cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Finance at University of California-San Diego is $83,876 across 52 required credits.
    Is Master of Finance at University of California-San Diego online or in-person?
    Master of Finance at University of California-San Diego is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Finance at University of California-San Diego take to complete?
    Master of Finance at University of California-San Diego is structured around 1 year and 52 credits.
    Is Master of Finance at University of California-San Diego STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Finance at University of California-San Diego is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Master of Finance at University of California-San Diego cohort?
    Master of Finance at University of California-San Diego typically enrolls around 60 students per cohort.