Master of Science in Quantitative Finance
Deepen your understanding of financial markets and numerical methods with an MSc in Quantitative Finance at Kiel University.
Best for:Best for Bachelor's graduates in economics, mathematics, physics, or computer science seeking a quantitative career in finance.
Overview
Kiel University offers a full-time Master of Science in Quantitative Finance designed to provide students with a rigorous foundation in financial economics and quantitative methods. The four-semester programme covers financial market theory, derivatives pricing, corporate finance, and the treatment of risk and uncertainty through core coursework and specialized seminars. Students benefit from an interdisciplinary curriculum spanning economics, business administration, statistics, econometrics, and mathematics, with collaborative research opportunities alongside the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. Graduates are thoroughly prepared for advanced analytical careers within the global finance sector.
What you'll do
- Complete core coursework in statistics, econometrics, and mathematical finance
- Select and complete elective specializations in financial economics or corporate finance
- Participate in advanced specialized seminars and write required seminar papers
- Conduct empirical or theoretical research culminating in a Master's thesis
- Engage with interdisciplinary topics through optional study abroad or collaborative institute events
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum grade 2.5) with at least 180 ECTS credit points
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; C1 level required via certificates such as IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, or UNIcert III
Instruction: English
- Minimum of 35 credit points in principles of economics and quantitative methods
- At least 20 credit points specifically from quantitative methods such as analysis, algebra, statistics, and econometrics
- Strong analytical and mathematical reasoning capabilities
- Ability to interpret and evaluate official module manuals and academic syllabi
- Holder of an eligible undergraduate degree meeting minimum ECTS and grade thresholds
- Fulfillment of international admission procedures via uni-assist for degrees obtained outside Germany
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How to apply
Deadline: Winter semester: 31 May (international) / 1 August (Germany); Summer semester: 30 November (international) / 1 February (Germany)
Applicants with international Bachelor's degrees must submit their application documents via uni-assist, while applicants with degrees obtained in Germany apply directly through Kiel University's portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts, official module manuals, and English language certificates are prepared and uploaded before the respective semester deadline.
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- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- Official module manual or course syllabi
- English language certificate
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