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    Master of Science in Quantitative Finance

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    College Park, USMQFIn-person16 months
    STEM-OPT
    $76,200.00
    Tuition
    over 16mo
    40
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Quantitative Finance at University of Maryland-College Park is a 36-credit, 16-month, in-person MQF program based in College Park, US. Tuition is $76,200 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers financial markets, institutions, math, probability, applied finance, coding, AI, machine learning, risk modeling, and financial data analytics. It prepares students for roles in quantitative finance such as portfolio management, algorithmic trading, and financial engineering.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 7, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Mar 13, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Graduate Record Examination (GRE) required, no minimum score stated
    GMAT
    required
    Min Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) required, no minimum score stated
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL Overall 96 (Reading 26, Listening 24, Speaking 22, Writing 24)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Overall 7 (Speaking 6.5, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $76,486.00
    Avg starting salary
    $18,000.00
    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 Science in Quantitative Finance at University of Maryland-College Park cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Quantitative Finance at University of Maryland-College Park is $76,200 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Quantitative Finance at University of Maryland-College Park online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Quantitative Finance at University of Maryland-College Park is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Science in Quantitative Finance at University of Maryland-College Park take to complete?
    Master of Science in Quantitative Finance at University of Maryland-College Park is structured around 16 months and 36 credits.
    Is Master of Science in Quantitative Finance at University of Maryland-College Park STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Science in Quantitative Finance at University of Maryland-College Park 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 Science in Quantitative Finance at University of Maryland-College Park cohort?
    Master of Science in Quantitative Finance at University of Maryland-College Park typically enrolls around 40 students per cohort.