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It would be tough to compare UK vs US programs directly. This comes down to where you see yourself working and living for the next 5-10 years. The way I see it, US programs have massive edge on the location and number of job opportunities, specially quantitative finance jobs. You can have a back...

If you can afford to wait another year to beef up your profile, it will give you better chance to get into top programs. Do not waste time with CFA. It's not something as relevant to quant programs as they were many years ago. Have a good plan with the extra time to tackle important topics. Use...

Fiona is no longer with the UCB MFE program.

The 2025 ranking process is underway. We aim to release it in November. New program is making a debut this year. Very excited about the growth of our ranking which has 4.2 million views and been #1 visited page on Quantnet for years.

Risk management is a good growth segment with more jobs opportunities. I'm curious in your thought process in short listing those programs. It may be better to expand the list more to include NCSU which traditionally place into risk management jobs in regional banks. How is your programming...

Yes, best to confirm with each program admission team. In this field, GRE Q is important but it's not an be all end all signal. They will look at your profile holistically and will not ding you for GRE Q 167 instead of 170. At the end of the day, you will end up in only one program and make sure...

I added a bunch of new questions in the first post of this thread. Enjoy!

Quant Researcher roles are tough to crack right out of school. You are competing with PhDs. It may be attainable after a few years of relevant experience. There are plenty of different roles for MFE graduates that people with your background can apply. I know you will get 0% chance if you don't...

And here you are, naively think the adcoms will want to know about your other applications and deadlines so they can accommodate you. 😀 The more competitive it gets, the more acceptable and yield play a larger role.

No. It shouldn’t make a negative impact on your application.

What kind of roles you target out of these programs? They are new-ish type of programs so no established track record of placement, correct? Are you expecting any kind of career service from these?

You shared your background but not goals so impossible to know which may align with your goals. You deliberately avoid Baruch and Princeton so it's safe to assume you don't believe you will get in those programs?

If it's not a mandatory question, leave it blank. https://blog.collegevine.com/where-else-are-you-applying-why-colleges-ask-this-how-to-respond

All other programs allow best score in each section.

Just type aero in the search bar, you will find that we have many members who have transitioned into this space. One of the long-time members @Uncle Max had an aerospace engineering degree, got his MFE from Baruch and has worked in finance space ever since. I know him.

Look at this as your Hello World project. Everyone has to start somewhere and you need this to get to a more advanced projects. I would suggest that you post your projects here and link to your github. It's easier for discovery and I can help promote it on LinkedIn for a better reach...

I don't think you are ambitious enough. Apply to a few more top ranked programs, even Baruch. You did a few of they pre-MFE courses and did really well so they have some good idea of how you will perform if admitted. Goodluck.

If it makes you feel better, retake it. You can report the highest score on each section from these tests. GRE is a small part of your application so weight the pros and cons.

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There are many ways you can ask the programs about this without emailing: during virtual information sessions, or DM them here. We have representatives from many programs here. Don't be afraid, they love questions like this from applicants.

Depends on the program. Some may not require it, and you have to take it if you apply to some that require GRE.

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GRE is a basic filter that will not signal or improve your profile. You are expected to do well on it, especially the quantitative part. If English is not your native language or you did not get your degree from an English-speaking institution, then you need to show adequate scores on TOEFL, GRE...

This is the program you refer to https://quantnet.com/resources/university-of-michigan-ms-in-quantitative-finance-and-risk-management.61/ It was unranked in a few times it participated in the QuantNet rankings (2021, 2020) due to lack of data. Its acceptance rate is about 35-40%.

Good advices above already so I just want to mention the TOEFL. Try to get 110+ on TOEFL when you retake them. It will satisfy English proficiency since you did not get a bachelor from English-speaking institution. This is important because many quant programs do not interview personally and...

This may be helpful to members who are currently looking for internships. Joy Pathak is a certified hustler and his true game is networking, networking.

I found some recent reviews of the pre-MFE course from people on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/eslifolkes_financialengineering-continuedlearning-professionalgrowth-activity-7184965190512168960-jHAb?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop...

Mine is one of many contributors here that you can ask question. Definitely use the search bar and go through many discussion. You will find many many useful bit of advice.

Some programs will filter out at 165 Q.

Regardless of which program, for your own survival in the job market, please build up a strong programming skill. Aversion to programming is seen as a huge red flag by many employers in this industry. If you are not interested in building complex models using C++, at least learn and be really...

Risk management is a growing segment in finance where your quant degree may be relevant. I would say jobs are plentiful and easier to obtain. Good work life balance. Employers include insurance companies, fintech, etc. Many quant programs specialize in risk management. Follow @Ken Abbott for...

Added 9/27/24 Societe Generale - 2025 Masters of Financial Engineering - Global Markets Summer Associate Program - New York. This is an interesting posting as I have never seen any company using this exact name Master of Financial Engineering :) PIMCO - Summer 2025 Intern - Trading Analyst...

If you want my honest opinion, you need to strengthen your programming skill to get into these top programs. Take the C++ course here or at your local college. One Python course is nowhere near enough. Many of the internship positions these days will use online assessment coding test to filter...

I would be more confident if you plan for Fall 2026 given the time needed to really prepare for interview from day 1. Remember that Fall 2025 means you should be applying now and for the next few months. Once you start program next Aug, you need to apply for internship on day 1. This may should...

@staringfungus, meet @grxthy First class honour is rougly 3.8-4.0 in the US scale. You need some serious prep in order to get into those programs but @grxthy has pretty detailed plan. If you are planning for Fall 2026 cycle like he does, then I think this is doable. Aim for all those programs...

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Hey Nick, I created this page for you and your program. Let's help us update it as much as you can, https://quantnet.com/resources/the-university-of-manchester-msc-quantitative-finance.9254/

Designed by industry experts, WorldQuant University’s accredited Program integrates mathematical, statistical, and computer science tools with finance theory and professional business skills in a completely online and collaborative setting. Graduates are positioned to excel in today’s highly...

This master program is jointly offered by Paris-Sorbonne University and Ecole Polytechnique. The one-year program is an M2 degree – that is, a master’s designed for students who already hold a master’s. The mathematician Nicole El Karoui founded the program and teaches several courses...

The focus of the master’s program depends on the area of specialization you choose: mathematical finance or actuarial science. Part of your studies will include modules in the other area of concentration and courses in economics and other disciplines related to pure and applied mathematics...

If you are studying full-time, you will take 120 credits of courses in total during Semesters 1 and 2, followed by a 60 credit dissertation which you complete over the summer. If you are studying part-time, you will take 60 credits of courses in Year 1 of your programme, followed by 60 credits...

Programme Overview Launched in 2015 by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHKSZ) in partnership with The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), the Master of Science Programme in Financial Engineering is benchmarked with similar master programmes in financial engineering in...

MSc Quantitative Finance programme is particularly suitable for students with a degree in Finance, Financial Economics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, as well as relevant work experience (non-compulsory). It is also suited to those wishing to gain salary enhancements, or...

The following advice is from Peter Lind who recently started as a Quant Researcher at Verition in their London location. This is one of the most coveted positions by MFE students. The link to his post on LinkedIn is at the bottom. As you can see, this is something that requires patience...

Did you sign up for the pre-MFE courses yet? They are open.

As 2025 admission is open, let's get an early start on our QuantNet annual tradition going here so we can share the programs we applied to, the admits/rejects we received and the program we are ultimately joining. Let's keep the format uniform and discussions on their separate programs threads...

GaTech Scheller College of Business has launched the Center for Finance and Technology, a new initiative aimed at developing future finance professionals through hands-on experiences and industry connections. Supported by a significant gift from Mike and Jenny Messner, the Center was introduced...

I have seen many cases where applicants chose Chicago due to their scholarship. Moving up on the ranking certainly doesn't hurt their reputation.

I was wrong again. Or is it two wrongs make a right. The class size for incoming Fall 2024 is 35 despite the picture showing 26. Many people didn't show up for the picture day. This was confirmed by a current student in the program. This is the second largest cohort since record keeping began in...

Posting this on LinkedIn for wider exposure. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7244005638161231873/

I like your attitude and approach. You are benefiting from years of mistakes and hindsights made by thousands of people that came before you. Many of us were in your shoes 5, 10 or more years ago. There is no excuse not to take advantage of these data. I see you have a good plan to address some...

I have the privilege of connecting with many QuantNet members over the year as they transitioned from a quant student into a practitioner. Many of them generously shared with me their experience using QuantNet to research the programs and the reality of the competitive job market, the skills...

When I see Fall 2026 in 2024, I automatically like it :) This shows OP does the research earlier and gives himself enough much time to really strengthen the profile and address any weakness. Here is another of our members who are planning for the same set of programs...

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This means state/public universities with good programs and not extremely selective. NCSU is a good choice. They have good relationships and alumni network with regional banks. A typical job profile will be a role in risk management with a regional bank in the area. I think it will be a good job...

Yes, there are million of retail traders/investors created during the Covid boom with the help of platform like Robinhood. For a more complex strategies, people don't usually trade solo since the capital and research involved to generate idea, backtest, execute in enormous. There are plenty of...

Let us know how it goes at UCL. It's ranked #3 in the 2024 UK ranking so I think with great effort from your part, you should be able to take advantage of the courses and its alumni network. The job market in the UK is small so it's tougher to compete with the Oxbridge/Imperial graduates.

In this context, you are only asking for input on the US programs. Select programs that have a proven track record with job placement. Select programs in the geographic locations you like to live and work. Select the programs that place graduates in the job profiles that match your preference...

You don't see much because it's already closing down. No longer accept applicants for Fall 2025 https://econ.duke.edu/masters-program/for-prospective-applicants

It depends on the programs. In general, the weaker your GPA, GRE, scores are, the stronger you need to make your essays. A balanced application is always ideal, no matter how moving your essays are, they will not make up for a lack of math, programming courses or low grades. Let us know which...

From this basic info, the info inferred is that you don't have a strong mathematical background (economics/MSFin) so doing another STEM degree is not going to help. You need to address your math and programming weakness. Are you on a student visa and need to enroll full-time?

If you are not planning to do MFE, how are you planning to get a quant trader job out of your undergrad? It seems to me you need to research those roles and see what is the requirements. There are wide range of knowledge required for such roles, it depends on the products, the firm, etc.

My take is that your experience is more common than you realize. You are able to secure many interviews in this market so your profile is good enough to get traction. You can keep applying, interviewing and hope your fortune may turn. It seems like you are not open to continue. A Master program...

Admission for Fall 2025 admission is open. Anyone applying to Princeton is welcome to post on this master thread to discuss, share their experience.

2024 incoming class profile 80% are STEM major $400,000+ in scholarship, a 4x increase from 2022 They mention they unexpectedly yielded a class of 40 students.

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If all your core math courses are A then you may have a chance. Retaking the courses with low grades is another option. There are some programs with high acceptable rate you can get in but I wouldn’t recommend. If I were you I would remake my profile, spend another year to address any weakness...

It would be really great if we can keep this tradition going where new members introduce themselves in this thread. This allows more opportunities to get to know each other and build a professional network. Tell us about you, how you end up here and your plan.

This is an interesting point, probably true. I haven't seen any active channel from people currently working in trading or any other roles.

I would argue this is your advantage over applicants who have no internships, no?

All your goals are doable, timeline is hard to know. To me, it seems you know what you want and the most important task is to find out which programs provide the needed support. Do your homework on this and we may provide input.

Your goal is the same as 100,000 others. Let have a discussion to see if we can temper expectation. In my experience career services are very uneven at many programs. Some are nonexistent so you need to investigate this and not rely on some urban legends. If the goal is to have a well paying...

Lack some basic info such as your math courses, finance, programming. Did you have C++ or Python courses? Career path, job type short term and long term. Do you need comprehensive career services or you just need the knowledge and degree and can do the rest?

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Thanks for sharing. This must be pretty frustrating. I'm sure thousands of people are going through the same experience. I heard people applying to 500+ applications with no result. Couple of quick checks: Did you get your resume checked by your career services people? Did you customize your...

Would be good to share your criteria on picking those programs (tuition, location, job prospect, etc?) so members can advice.

EU is clearly more affordable. Its programs are shorter (1 year vs 1.5 years in the US). There are some that are effectively free if you can get in like UZH ETH. The issue I see with many EU programs for applicants is that they have multiple programs from the same university, making it very...

Which programs are you planning to apply?

I would start with where you want to do your master, Europe or US. They have unique flavors, culture and requirements. Imagine where you want to live and work 5 or 10 years from now. There are plenty of financial economics programs where there is a strong blend of finance and quant. Columbia...

This is pretty good take @jarryds. Very valuable information for anyone interested in what SB has to offer. This reinforces my emphasis to prospective students over the year is to research, research, research the programs before they apply or join so there is no costly surprises when it's too...

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Yes, it gets too much attention I guess.

A post by a young quantitative researcher. He made his million after 2 years, quit and has been on anti depression medication for the last 4. He touched on various aspects of what it's like working there. Pretty interesting read. https://www.teamblind.com/post/My-experience-at-Citadel-xWczLRHp

It's coming in the 2025 ranking.

This is a niche industry and sometimes all you need is the right piece of clue.

You may find this reading informative.

Added 9/10/24: Verition Fund Management Databricks: software engineering Citizens Bank: Sales and Trading and Equity Research Analyst TD Bank: Quantitative Associate Rotation

I have a feeling that many MSc programs in Europe focus on academic, highly theoretical, rigorous. Many students go on to PhD. They don't focus on career services, if any. The US programs are more practical, having many practitioners teaching in the program. They tailor the curriculum based on...

It is as relevant today as in 2010 when you wrote it. Can't believe this much time has passed.

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Yes. There are finance firms that expands into crypto. That is the most logical path in my opinion. Big firms have very rigid recruitment structure so small firms that have few hundreds employees or less is more flexible to untraditional applicants.

Your options is to network with folks in similar space or apply at a small firm as an experienced hire. Fact is there are lot of retail traders especially in the crypto space and unless they make a big splash in the news, it's really really hard to play the crypto game to the big league. Folks...

Amazon India? https://www.amazon.in/Linear-Algebra-Primer-Financial-Engineering/dp/0979757657/

Those programs are not very quantitative. They are from business school and have a flexible curriculum so I guess you would approach these programs different than you do Baruch, CMU, Chicago, etc.

Per the author's paper: Prefetching Prefetching is a technique used by computer processors to boost execution performance by fetching data and instructions from the main memory to the cache before it is actually needed for execution [22, 59]. It anticipates the data needed ahead of time, and...

Programming seems light. Maybe bolster it with C++. Your main objective would be to identify the programs that aligns with your long term career goal. It in itself requires thorough research. Some programs will get you a job but not a career so pay extra attention in this step.

@jarryds @OldFinaceMan Your thoughts on this? We have very few students in the Stony Brook program, much less review so any piece of information whether true or not can be the only data people have to judge a program.

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Jobs involving C++ programming for high-frequency trading (HFT) firms and hedge funds can be highly lucrative. Recruiters estimate that total compensation, including salary and bonus, for these positions can reach over $600k, a figure that remains relevant today. However, simply being proficient...

This is a gold mine of advice from @dstefan, director of Baruch MFE program, the #1 ranked program in the US. Many excellent advice on preparing for MFE study and how to plan for a job toward a long successful career.

Per his comment above, I would suspect this is a small item you put in the positive column. Unlikely to be affect decision much but doesn’t hurt to have. If given a choice between FSA, I would spend more effort on other area such as programming and math courses.

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There is no standard path to get there. I think the best way is to use LinkedIn to find profiles with this job type and look at their education and employment to get an idea. Also, look for job listing to see what education and job experience they require. The employers dictate what...

Sounds like you target a buy-side job in an asset management firm or the like. These are very competitive to get into. Getting some work experience before joining a master program will be beneficial. It makes your profile stronger for top program. That said it will take lot of relevant...

The new Tracker will make use of many infographics like this.

Do we have a 5 years report yet? How is our CMU vs Princeton bet doing?

This should be updated now, right?

I know everyone is joining a program at this point but I'm curious to know what happened to those with the Pending status as of August? Did their status change to something else or we are still hanging as people are applying for Fall 2025?

Added JPM Quantitative Finance internship link. Credit: @markbogorad You can apply to max 3 positions to pick your most appropriate roles.

I am going to use this post to list any 2025 internship openings to our members. If you come across any relevant positions, please let me know and I will add to the list. Happy hunting everyone...

Bumping this up for new crop of applicants. I worked with Bill a long time ago when I helped screen the applicants to the NYU Courant Math Finance program. His advice is to the point and applicable to all programs.

From a cost perspective, these free online courses are a bargain. You can't beat getting knowledge from such famous institutions. In reality, its utility is as good as reading a book. There is no barrier of entry, no rigorous exam and so many people have these skills/certificates these days. It...

You don't need an internship to apply to MFE programs but having one, a relevant one is better, would be an edge for admission to competitive programs. It signals that you can handle the interview process successfully.

All MFE programs are STEM. Many Master in Finance programs in Business schools are now STEM designated as well. The reason is that they need to be designated to attract international students.

I would try to focus on your programming skills, do some quant projects as portfolio. Research on the topics relevant to the industry. Then find a job before doing a master program. Try to get a few interviews under your belt so you know what to expect. Quant dev is just developers who work for...

I would retake the GRE and get a 170 Q. 169-170 Q is pretty much expected to be competitive for the top programs.

Each program will now have an Application tab where it shows applications from the Tracker to that program. Eventually, we will show up a chart up there with all the crucial stats, GPA, GRE and where each one performs...

We just imported the Tracker applications into a new system. Those old pending applications that were not updated after a year will be automatically assigned to Rejected. The timestamp is of the time of import. I'll update the timestamps to show the 2024 applications first.

Pretty solid plan for Fall 2026. I like that you leave enough time to properly learn and prepare. This is the exact plan that I would do. Get distinction on all of your pre-MFE courses and Bob's your uncle. Don't forget the QBA.

This is the tuition cost curves of the top 15 MFE programs. We track tuition data over the 10+ years. Some programs raise tuition cost 5% every year. It's fair to say many students won't get a good ROI. A lot of people coming into the degrees because they saw on Tiktok, Youtube, IG where some...

This discussion is still relevant today as it was a decade ago. We have a surge of interest in quant finance industry from students whose household income is lower and $100K for tuition is a fortune. This causes a big dilemma of how to afford an MFE degree to then get a $150K/year jobs. The...

Take the cost into consideration as well. Let say you get into all top 10 programs, are you comfortable paying $120K tuition for Princeton and MIT on top of living expense? There is a huge cost difference between them and the other programs. If you are from India, the financial consideration is...

It would be a big loss for the community if you haven't share these amazing result on the Tracker. Also be sure to let us know which program you joined.

Take as much time as you need for the ID target programs phase :)

Your competitive edge is that you guys are working, building up on your experience. This means you can take as much time as you need to complete any missing requirement (math/finance/programming) before applying. This will make you much stronger than other applicants who apply out of undergrad.

There are several assumptions being made here. It would be beneficial to point out that career services are uneven. Some are like having a white glove service, others are more like assembly line with no personalized services. Career services people come and go which cause great disruption. Some...

This may be useful for new members who want to get a rough idea of how to plan their preparation.

Welcome to QuantNet. You will need to meet all the requirements for the programs you are interested in, mainly math. It may not something that you can fill quickly. In any case, if you have met all the requirements, go ahead and apply to the top 10 programs. Being an Aussie would be an asset for...

There is zero chance you get a job in the US without going school here. It's the world's financial center for a reason. This means you will be one among a couple of thousands quant students looking for jobs. Pay will be high. Competition is pierce. Welcome to QuantNet, the first step on your...

Good timing. We are opening a section for our members to put up their quant projects to share with other members. This is a great place to start. https://quantnet.com/resources/categories/projects.9/

It has the lowest acceptance rate but don't let that discourage you. As long as you meet all the requirement, they will consider and interview you. With the right preparation, you can make it there. They have no fixed class size and will admit anyone who is qualified. A lot of applicants make...

Sounds good. Add Baruch MFE to your list. You may have a good shot there.

Welcome to QuantNet @Abdo Yes, you will get admitted into many programs in the US/UK. Depends on your list of top programs, you may have to address any missing requirement. Your math background seems rigorous enough. You may need to take a C++ or Python course to strengthen your profile for...

Didn't see this until now. Where do you end up?

When you are outside of a large financial center or without a robust career support, the chance of survival is slim. The list of these programs is an example of that. I think many large business school would move in and fill the space. I have been wrong before (many times) but we will see.

Same fate. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Master of Science in Financial Mathematics

Looks like the New Jersey Institute of Technology MS in Mathematical and Computational Finance program disappeared. MS Program in Mathematical and Computational Finance

@Ken Abbott Any new reading on VaR being phased out and replaced by Expected Shortfall (ES)? When will MFE programs update their curriculum to focus less on VaR?

Correct. The data you see there is following the naming of the yearly ranking. 2024 ranking tracks data for Fall 2023 incoming students. This is true and standard practice for most rankings. We surveyed and released the 2024 ranking in late 2023 and the latest admission/employment numbers...

GPA from IIT, Peking, Tsinghua and the likes are well-understood by admission officers so I wouldn't concern about it. They have their own internal scale. Anything you can do from now is contributing positively to the profile. Paper publication is a good signal. Most applicants don't have that...

For Fall 2026, you have a good amount of time to improve you chance and target more competitive program even Baruch. You said you know C++ so I'll take it that you can handle interviews where they ask hardcore C++. Take this Python course to complement your skills. It is a strong signal these...

This profile has the most admits and scholarships in this 2024 roll call. @sliceofpi got a distinction in the QuantNet C++ course. Congratulations. Looks like you are joining Chicago. Enjoy your Chicago slide of pie.

This is a very broad question about an industry that has a wide range of job functions. You need to narrow down some more specific roles in order to target and plan. You are still early in the process so no need to rush. The more prepared you are, the happier the outcome. I'll start with the...

I am just happy for selfish reason that you are hanging around here longer.

Smart move. I believe this time you will get into better programs.

What is the final call?

Here is a more comprehensive list, many of them are at undergraduate level. This is more of a trading competition list but it attracts the same crowd. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/list-quant-trading-events-competitions-students-christina-qi/

I was wrong in expecting a higher class size. Even they received over 1000 applicants, they admitted only 26 students in the Fall 2024 incoming class. Probably interviewed 100 people...

Why U of Tonronto?

Another Python package from Paul. Thanks for contributing. Let's them grow and the community will benefit.

Here is the latest placement info for Columbia MSFE (Financial Economics) PDF file. Link to Columbia Financial Engineering 2023 employment report. Hard to say which is better given these reports are a year old. We have some mixed reviews of the FE programs lately and very few for the MSFE. I...

You have 2 internships which is 2 more than many applicants. As long as you can contribute and learn valuable lessons in those experiences, it will be a big plus in your applications. You are taking the QuantNet C++ course which will give you a leg up and a strong signal to programs that you are...

No program requires work experience. It may help but not essential. Data point: 82% of CMU MSCF incoming class of Fall 2023 has no full-time work experience. Similar numbers can be found at other programs as well. The typical students in these programs are coming out of undergraduate. Applicants...

Have you consider the Financial Economics programs? There are a few of them that may lead to a PhD down the line. We have a few members here from https://quantnet.com/resources/columbia-university-ms-in-financial-economics.74/

For your goal of moving to the US, MFE is the only way to go. I'm guess people discouraging you to take this path are still in Italy? There is no reason for any employers in the US to bring you or anyone with similar background to the US when there are thousands of MFE graduates coming from the...

The search box is now having an auto complete feature.

Students usually applying for internship right when they start the program. Internship for Summer 2025 is opening right now for most firms. Being an incoming UCB MFE student, this would be entirely on your own without any support from the program. If you get an internship for next summer and can...

A preview of the updated Tracker with many significant improvement over the current version. All Rejected applications are anonymous by default. This removes another barrier for members who may not use it for privacy reason. Only applications with Accepted/Enrolled show usernames. Even then...

Done. You can select them on the bottom left footer of the page.

Excellent Mark. This is the first of many projects you will be building I am sure. I hope other members take advantage of this to get idea on how to prepare for a career in quant finance. Thank you for your contribution.

Thanks for the note. They have been banned for spamming.

Don't worry about GPA. They don't scale with the US GPA. The admission committee at each program will use their interpretation. 1) Start with QuantNet Rankings: Begin your search with the QuantNet rankings for the best MFE and quant finance programs in the US or UK. These highly selective...

Hard to tell. I would say apply to the programs you are most likely to attend. Don't apply to safety programs. Make a list based on tuition, placement, location, job profiles that fit your preferences. I'm hoping to unveil the new Tracker tool where you can calculate your chance of admission...

If you aim to get into Baruch MFE and do everything needed to give it a best shot, you may not get into the program (6% acceptance rate) but will greatly improve your chance of getting into the other programs on your list. Take C++: Check. Your 1-month goal seems ambitious but can be done. Many...

Stony Brook is enrolling a class size of 18 FT, 1 PT this Fall 2024 compared to only 6 FT, 1 PT last year. As a MS/PhD offering by the Math dept, I don't expect a large class size anytime soon but it's good to see this growth in enrollment...

This interdisciplinary degree, taught jointly by the Department of Finance and the Department of Economics, offers exceptional graduates from quantitative disciplines the opportunity to study in two of the most highly rated departments in their subject areas in the world.

The programme offers high level graduates, whose backgrounds may not necessarily be in finance, a unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive foundation and subsequent depth in the field. One of the most sought after degrees at LSE, the programme attracts some of the very best students from...

This program has been discontinued. The Financial Mathematics Professional Master of Science program will equip you with the quantitative and technology skills, knowledge, and experience that investment management firms, insurance companies, hedge funds, and financial technology developers are...

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Discontinued in Fall 2022 after experiencing a sharp decline in enrollment, averaging only 4 students per year since 2019. The attached PDF details the University of Dayton's decision to close the program. Enrollment in the program over the last five years, by year: 2018 (13) 2019 (6) 2020 (2)...

This program has been discontinued as of 2022 due to low enrollment.

The Master’s program in Financial Engineering (MFE) at EPFL provides financial education at the forefront of both academic thinking and industry practice and is the result of a multidisciplinary effort involving the Swiss Finance Institute at EPFL, the College of Management of Technology, and...

The University of Connecticut’s Professional Master’s in Applied Financial Mathematics prepares a graduate for work in an analytic capacity across a wide spectrum of the financial services industry – investment banks, private equity, hedge funds, mutual funds, consulting firms, investment firms...

In the WU Master’s Program in Quantitative Finance (QFin), you will gain strong financial and computational skills that will make you sought-after in the global finance sector. Study in a truly international environment and lay the foundation for your career as a future quant. Director Kurt Hornik

At Booth, we’ve designed a Master in Finance Program that will provide you with a broad finance education, so that you’re well prepared with the hard and soft skills necessary to navigate the intricacies of this multidisciplinary industry. Our rigorous and transformative MiF Program is for...

The Master of Science in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management in Temple’s Fox School of Business. This 30-credit master’s degree program is the only program of its kind in the greater Philadelphia region, offering the ideal way to pursue your Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation and a...

Students will develop a detailed understanding of the application of mathematics, statistics and computation to problems in finance, and will gain the necessary practical tools for the pricing, hedging and risk management of a diverse range of financial products in several asset classes...

Rotman trading contest where global MFE teams compete every year.

The FSU Financial Mathematics Master's degree program was established in 1998, with the cooperation of faculty from Economics, Finance, Risk Management, Statistics, and Computer Science. In 2002 a formal Financial Math PhD program was approved, with our first PhD granted in 2004. The department...

Just want to update that this program has been put on hold since 2022. https://quantnet.com/resources/illinois-institute-of-technology-master-in-mathematical-finance.25/

The programme consists of seven core courses, a seminar (Financial Case Studies) and the master’s thesis. Each core course focuses on either particular econometric methods (including time series models, Bayesian techniques, and Machine Learning methods) or a specific area in finance (such as...

The unique nature of Stony Brook QF program where a mix of MS/PhD students in the same program reminds me very much of Florida State University where they have a very small class (10 students). Some of these will go on the PhD Financial Math program. They have a large Math PhD program which...

Read this for some idea on what the level of competition is out there. https://www.efinancialcareers.com/news/michael-khaykin-citadel

You should get a >50% shot at some of these programs. I am sure you lowball this to be safe. I will release a tool to give the our members a way to assess their chance against all the applicants based on the data from our Tracker.

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If you have can share you final decision with us, it would be great. You must have a strong profile to get admissions from these 2 top programs. Many applicants would want to compare their profiles to yours so if you are willing, please add your timelines to the Tracker. Thanks

The STEM-designated program is a 33 hour program, and students may design their plan of study using one of the three areas of specialization to tailor their studies to meet their professional objectives. Graduates are equipped to apply the tools of quantitative analysis in a wide range of career...

Looks like the Financial Engineering and Risk Management program is gone and replaced by Master of Science in Financial Technology and Analytics https://fin.utdallas.edu/ms-ftec/

And an article was born. https://www.efinancialcareers.com/news/the-cheap-course-getting-students-hedge-fund-quant-jobs-might-be-in-peril

Thesis streamSupervised project stream 7 courses (21 credits)12 courses (36 credits) Research Workshop Thesis (24 credits) Total: 45 creditsSupervised Project: organizational intervention mandate, academic case study, specific research mandate or expert opinion (9 credits) Total: 45...

A lot of people share your sentiments. Nothing is like home, having your family nearby. Thank you for sharing your advice and experience with people who just starting the same journey.

Hey Phani, Welcome back. Haven't seen you for a while. I think keeping the Indian booming market in mind is a good idea as well. Often, MFE grads will work a few years here to pay back their education loan before moving back home. I know a lot of Indian students move back because the H1B process...

Welcome back :) I think he meant the types of jobs that international can do 20 hours/week while on campus such as working as a lab assistant, TA, etc while maintaining legal F1 status.

The program is suspended in September 2025 due to due to the fiscal challenges facing the Faculty of Science. McMaster’s Master in Financial Mathematics (M-Phimac) program represents the next generation of training in quantitative finance. Like its predecessor, established at McMaster in 2007...

The MS in Quantitative Finance (MSFQ) program is a powerful combination of mathematical skills and a strategic understanding of financial business decision-making. Designed for students with a strong math background, the technical curriculum is ideal if your career goals include working in...

The **Fichera function** is a concept that arises in the context of partial differential equations (PDEs), particularly in boundary conditions related to PDEs in finance and other applied fields. It is used to define appropriate boundary conditions for the problem to ensure well-posedness...

Master of Science UZH ETH in Quantitative Finance (MScQF) is a highly international degree program offered jointly by the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich. Highlights and Special Features The MScQF - entirely taught in English - offers its students a unique blend of training in quantitative...

Thank you @blrichard for putting together the list. The great journey starts with this baby step. If you can help, we can create entries for these programs on our list with all the basic info (link, tuition, location, deadline, etc) and fill them over time. I assume you keep on your notes on a...

It's not the end. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/us/columbia-president-nemat-shafik-resigns.html