Overview

The Finance programme at the University of Cambridge provides a rigorous post-experience education designed to accelerate the careers of ambitious financial professionals. This world-class course combines deep theoretical foundations with the latest industry applications to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the global market. Students benefit from a learning environment where every peer brings significant professional experience to the classroom.

Why Finance at University of Cambridge?

Choosing this programme means joining an institution ranked second globally by the Financial Times for its finance education. The University of Cambridge offers a unique ecosystem where historic academic excellence meets modern financial innovation. Students gain access to the Cambridge Cluster, also known as "Silicon Fen," providing unparalleled networking opportunities with entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. The business school maintains eight dedicated research centres and strong links with global regulators, policy makers, and major banking corporations.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 60000 per year
National fee: GBP 60000 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to cover both fundamental principles and emerging trends in the financial sector. Modules may include:

Finance
Fintech
Digital Assets
Blockchain Technology
Data Analytics
Sustainable Finance

Careers with Finance

Graduates of the Finance programme achieve significant career mobility, with a high percentage of alumni successfully switching industry sectors, functions, or geographical locations. The University of Cambridge provides a dedicated careers service that helps students connect with over 50 global finance companies that regularly recruit from the business school. Common outcomes include roles in investment banking, hedge funds, and corporate finance, with many graduates reporting substantial salary increases. Alumni also join a prestigious worldwide network of over 12,000 members across 147 locations, ensuring lifelong professional connections.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Finance

Equity Valuation

Financial Institutions and Markets

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Finance

Econometrics

Credit

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

First Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least a high UK 2:1 or equivalent, although a First Class degree is strongly preferred.
If you studied your undergraduate degree overseas, you can check whether you meet the University’s minimum requirement. Please note that the University’s minimum requirement equates to a standard 2:1, whereas we require a high 2:1 for admission to the MFin. Therefore, the grades required for the MFin are likely to be higher than the minimum 2:1 equivalent stated on the University’s website. For example, we would require applicants who have studied in the USA to have a minimum GPA of 3.6/4.0.
A minimum of two years’ graduate work experience in a core finance or finance-related role.

Tuition Fees

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60000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

60000 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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