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    Quantitative Finance (Specialized Master)

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    Zurich, CHMScIn-person18 months
    CHF 1,640.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    17.5%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    40
    Cohort
    students
    90
    Credits
    CHF 200.00
    App fee

    Quantitative Finance (Specialized Master) at University of Zurich is a 90-credit, 18-month, in-person MSc program based in Zurich, CH. Tuition is CHF 1,640.

    About the program

    The program provides training in quantitative methods for finance and economics, covering financial economics, financial markets, asset management, and risk management. It combines economic theory and finance with mathematical methods including probability theory, statistics, econometrics, and numerical analysis.

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

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GMAT and GRE are both optional
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT and GRE are both optional; No additional costs for GMAT/GRE, as they are not compulsory
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Test date before 21 January 2026: 100. Minimum 25 in Speaking and 26 in Writing. Test date from 21 January 2026 onwards: 5. Minimum 5 in Speaking and Writing.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic (not older than 2 years) Required score: 7. Minimum 6.5 in Speaking and Writing.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    6 months job search residence permit (Switzerland)

    CHF 109,661.00
    Avg starting salary
    CHF 26,400.00
    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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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Quantitative Finance (Specialized Master) at University of Zurich cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Quantitative Finance (Specialized Master) at University of Zurich is CHF 1,640 across 90 required credits.
    Is Quantitative Finance (Specialized Master) at University of Zurich online or in-person?
    Quantitative Finance (Specialized Master) at University of Zurich is offered in-person.
    How long does Quantitative Finance (Specialized Master) at University of Zurich take to complete?
    Quantitative Finance (Specialized Master) at University of Zurich is structured around 18 months and 90 credits.
    How competitive is Quantitative Finance (Specialized Master) at University of Zurich?
    Quantitative Finance (Specialized Master) at University of Zurich reports an acceptance rate of approximately 17.5%.
    How large is the Quantitative Finance (Specialized Master) at University of Zurich cohort?
    Quantitative Finance (Specialized Master) at University of Zurich typically enrolls around 40 students per cohort.