Overview

The programme prepares for careers in academia, public institutions, and upscale jobs in the industry. For its best graduates it is a premier route for admission to the University of Luxembourg’s Doctoral School in Economics and Finance.

The Quantitative Economics and Finance course from University of Luxembourg meets the highest international standards and compares to the first year of doctoral programmes at top universities in the US or the UK. In the second semester, students have to write a Master thesis. Close ties to the University’s economics and finance research departments ensure individual supervision by faculty members.

Careers

The MSc in Quantitative Economics and Finance is equivalent to the first year of doctoral education, and graduates are eligible to apply to the University of Luxembourg Doctoral School in Economics and Finance.

Graduates from the MSc in Quantitative Economics and Finance will also find employment in Luxembourg’s dynamic and international job market. They are especially qualified for jobs with central banks, private banks, insurance companies, administrations, European and national institutions, or statistical services.

Programme Structure

Learning outcomes

Ability to pursue a PhD in economics or finance

Methods and tools to analyse economic phenomena in a complex, data-driven world

Skills to provide evidence-based, scientific policy advice

Critical thinking, ability to carry out independent research and to communicate its findings

Exposure to the research environment of the University of Luxembourg’s economics and finance departments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Finance View 5 other Masters in Finance in Luxembourg

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Full degree transcripts (Bachelor, Master or equivalent), incl. an official English translation if the original is not in English.
Diplomas of previous degrees (Bachelor, Master or equivalent) or other confirmation of completion (if diploma not yet available), incl. an official English translation if the original is not in English
Separate list of relevant statistics courses followed as part of previous education, incl. title, short description and grade achieved. If the student has not taken any statistics courses, this should be mentioned.
General GRE test scores (pdf suffices)
Curriculum Vitae
Motivation letter/personal statement
Additional documents, such as copy of passport or identity card, photo, etc. may be required by the student services department (SEVE).

Tuition Fee

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International

400 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 200 EUR per semester during 12 months.
EU/EEA

400 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 200 EUR per semester during 12 months.

€200 per semester

Living costs for Luxembourg

1212 - 2069 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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