Study cover for Finance, Data and AI (1 Year)
  • Tuition Fee
    15000 EUR / yr
    15000 EUR / yr
    Unknown
  • Duration 10 months
  • Apply date
    Not specified
  • Start Date
    Not specified
  • Language English

About

The Finance, Data and AI (1 Year) programme at Central European University (CEU) is designed for students who want to build a strong foundation in finance while gaining the analytical and technological skills required in today’s evolving financial industry. 
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Highlights
Tuition fee
15000 EUR / year
15000 EUR / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
15000 EUR / year
15000 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
10 months
Duration
10 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Vienna, Austria
Campus location
Vienna, Austria
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Finance, Data and AI (1 Year) programme at Central European University (CEU) is designed for students who want to build a strong foundation in finance while gaining the analytical and technological skills required in today’s evolving financial industry. 

Visit programme website for more information

Overview

The Finance, Data and AI (1 Year) programme at Central European University (CEU) combines key areas of finance—including corporate finance, financial markets, banking, and investment strategies—with data analysis and AI-related methods, preparing graduates for roles where financial decision-making is increasingly supported by data, programming tools, and applied AI.

Careers

The program prepares students for careers in finance, banking, investments, consulting, fintech, and other data-intensive areas of the financial industry where financial expertise, analytical thinking, and technological skills increasingly intersect.

You may consider exploring roles with the following job titles:

  • Financial Manager  
  • Financial Adviser  
  • Investment Banking Advisor  
  • Risk Analyst  
  • Financial Data Scientist  
  • Portfolio Manager  
  • Commercial Analyst  
  • Credit Analyst  
  • Corporate Finance Consultant 

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Asset Pricing
  • Banking and Financial Institutions
  • Banking IT and Fintech: Bank to the Future
  • Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Restructuring
  • Company Valuation

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 10 months
  • Part-time
    • 22 months
    • Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Round 1: 15 October - all applicants 
  • Round 2 and 3: February 2nd, April 15th - all applicants except those from visa-sensitive countries

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
88
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
59
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Vienna, Austria

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GRE admission requirements GRE®
Required
GMAT admission requirements GMAT
570

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
88
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
59
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor's or equivalent undergraduate degree of not less than four years of full-time studies with a minimum of 240 ECTS credits (or equivalent) 
  • 500-word statement of purpose
  • Proof of a valid GMAT score of at least 570 (old GMAT score of 600 or a GRE equivalent

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    15000 EUR / year
    ≈ 15000 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    15000 EUR / year
    ≈ 15000 EUR / year

Living costs

Vienna

Austria
861 - 1331 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Finance, Data and AI (1 Year).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
07 Nov 2026
Winter School Grant

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Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility in Austria

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Ernst Mach Grant - ASEA-UNINET
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Kreditkortsval's Scholarship Program for Economics Students

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Kreditkortsval
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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