Master's in Finance (MSc)

The Master's in Finance programme at Ulm University is both quantitative and practical. It offers students the choice between three specialisations: Actuarial Science, Financial Economics and Financial Mathematics.

Academic requirements

Deadline: Applications are possible from 1 February to 15 March for the following winter semester.

Minimum GPA

Above-average bachelor's degree required; no specific numeric minimum published.

English requirements

A good knowledge of the English language is required. This can be documented through a TOEFL score of at least 72 for the Internet-based test; instead of the TOEFL, you can also present an IELTS with a score of 5.5 or better. No test certificate is required from applicants who have completed a Bachelor's degree programme taught in English or who are native speakers.

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree (or an equivalent thereof) in mathematics or in another quantitative and mathematically-oriented discipline from a recognised university. Applicants with a degree in physics, engineering or computer science are usually eligible. A degree in economics can be sufficient, provided that you have successfully taken a significant number of courses in mathematics and statistics.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

Varied

Semester contribution

The semester contribution is 182 EUR per semester. For further details, visit the Office of the Registrar website: https://www.uni-ulm.de/en/study/organisation/tuition-fees/.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: Varied Semester contribution: The semester contribution is 182 EUR per semester. For further details, visit the Office of the Registrar website: https://www.uni-ulm.de/en/study/organisation/tuition-fees/.

The strong quantitative focus and specialisations lead to excellent prospects in the finance sector, especially in roles requiring analytical rigour in investment banks, consultancies, and major corporations.

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