The Master of Science in Quantitative Finance (MSc QF) is a highly international specialised degree programme offered by the University of Zurich, represented by the Department of Finance within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics and the ETH Zurich, represented by the Department of Mathematics.

The MSc QF - entirely taught in English - offers students a unique combination of economic theory and finance with mathematical methods (probability theory, statistics and econometrics, numerical analysis) for finance and insurance. The MScQF – with a total of 90 ECTS - consists of two semesters of coursework (60 ECTS) followed by a Master’s thesis (30 ECTS). The diploma will be a joint diploma awarded by the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich.

Graduates are prepared for excellent opportunities to work as specialists in quantitatively oriented areas of the financial services industry. We have high placement rates in risk and asset management and financial product development, as well as connections to top consulting firms. Another career opportunity is to begin doctoral studies in a PhD program in (quantitative) finance, opening the door to an academic career.

Events with industry partners are organized each year to show possible career perspectives and to connect with industry. Job and internship openings are forwarded to our students/alumni, and an own Alumni organization (ZQFA) is organizing networking events for alumni and actual students of the programme as well.

To apply: www.msfinance.uzh.ch/en/admission.html