Overview

Key facts

The well-balanced curriculum builds strong quantitative skills combined with a solid knowledge base of the underlying theory of finance. Students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to use mathematical models to understand complex financial problems. The Quantitative Finance program is offered at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business).

A special focus lies on using the software 'R', an open source implementation of the language S for data analysis and visualisation. Students benefit from the expertise of the programs' faculty, which is strongly involved in the international development community of R.

A truly international program

The Master Quantitative Finance attracts students from over 25 countries around the world which gives you the chance to experience a unique educational culture. The courses of the program have an international orientation and provide all the necessary knowledge and skills to start an international career.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Master Quantitative Finance are qualified to be tomorrow's experts in the increasingly complex world of finance, e.g. in:

asset management

credit and market risk management

treasury and trading

financial engineering

research and technical analysis

corporate finance

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Mathematics

Principles of Finance

Computing

Probability

Microeconomics

Statistics 1

Mathematical Finance

Corporate Finance
Statistics 2

Financial Markets and Instruments

Asset/Risk Management I

Econometrics

Specialization Science Track (compulsory: Paper Reading and Writing, Research Seminar I & II: Finance and StatMath, Master Thesis Seminar and 5 Electives) OR
Specialization Industry Track (compulsory: Industry Lab, Master Thesis Seminar and 5 Electives)

Statistical and Machine Learning

Asset/Risk Management II

Master Thesis
Electives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-08 00:00:00

More details

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Financial Mathematics Actuarial Science View 3 other Masters in Actuarial Science in Austria

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The concrete selection procedures for WU’s English-taught master’s programs vary from program to program. Applicants are selected based on comprehensive assessment procedures (e.g. interviews, assessment of application documents by an expert jury).

It is only possible to start WU’s master’s programs in the winter semester. Please note the relevant application deadlines of the rolling admissions system.

During the application process, the fulfillment of these must be proven as well as your aptitude for the program. The requirements include amongst others:

· completion of a relevant degree program,
· examinations in areas relevant to the program
· proof of aptitude (e.g. GMAT, letter of recommendation, etc.) as well as
· excellent proficiency in English.

In the Application Guide you will find all information and prerequisites individually for your chosen program: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/programs/application-and-admission/

Tuition Fee

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International

1452 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 726 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

726 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 363 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Vienna

861 - 1331 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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