Master of Science (MSc) in Mathematical Finance

Master's programme in Mathematical Finance leading to MSc in two years. Combines mathematics, financial engineering, economics, and statistics for a career in finance. Offered in Kiel with active research environment and tailor-made courses focusing on interplay between mathematical and economic methods.

Academic requirements

Precise prerequisites in Fachprüfungsordnung; high mathematical level

Minimum GPA

3.0 for Mathematics, 2.5 for other subjects (German scale)

English requirements

Due to the fact that the programme is taught primarily in English, the following requirements concerning the level of language command have to be met: good reading skills (C1 CEFR) in English, evidenced by the school certificate (minimum of four years of English, at least with grade "satisfactory") or TOEFL test (550 paper-based, or equivalent test result) or Bachelor's degree from a course of study with English as the language of instruction

Accepted bachelor fields

Mathematics; Physics; Engineering; Economics

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

An enrolment fee ("Einschreibgebühr") of 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University. A semester contribution ("Semesterbeitrag") currently amounting to 302 EUR must be paid each semester. This covers free public transport ("landesweites Semesterticket") for trains and buses in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, reduced lunch prices, a culture ticket and other benefits for students.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: An enrolment fee ("Einschreibgebühr") of 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University. A semester contribution ("Semesterbeitrag") currently amounting to 302 EUR must be paid each semester. This covers free public transport ("landesweites Semesterticket") for trains and buses in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, reduced lunch prices, a culture ticket and other benefits for students.

Graduates are highly sought after in financial institutions for roles in quantitative analysis, risk management, and trading due to their strong analytical skills.

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