You can expect a rigorous and internationally recognized program in quantitative finance, ranked among the Top 10 % worldwide by QS (2025).
As a graduate you are highly employable and generally find jobs within one month or less. With a degree in quantitative finance, you will be in high demand on the international financial job market.
You will receive extensive training in “R” by one of its main developers, and acquire strong statistics skills and a solid knowledge of the underlying theory of finance.
You can choose between two specializations: the Science Track, which prepares you for an academic career, or the Industry Track, which equips you for a career in quantitative finance.
You study in a truly international environment, with 81% of students coming from abroad.
Known for excellent academic programs and a state-of-the-art campus, WU was the first choice for Valeriia from Russia. WU’s combination of a modern ambience and overall innovative spirit with a long tradition of excellent research makes Valeriia think of Hogwarts on a spaceship.
The master’s program
In the first year, you acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in financial economics, microeconomics, mathematics, statistics, and computing. You will also be trained in using the programming language R by one of its main developers. During the program you will focus particularly on applications in asset management, financial risk management, and advanced statistical data analysis.
In your second year, you specialize. You can choose the Science Track to prepare for an academic career or the Industry Track to train for a career as a quant. You will combine expertise on financial models with computational skills and apply your knowledge in real-world settings in cooperation with our corporate partners.
- Admission
You’re interested in solving complex quantitative problems and want to start a career in finance? If you like to work in intercultural teams and are not afraid to think outside the box, apply now!
Prerequisites for this master’s program include:
› A relevant prior degree worth a minimum of 180 ECTS credits
› Examinations in economics, business administration, or finance, worth a minimum of 60 ECTS credits or
› Examinations in mathematics, statistics, or computing worth a minimum of 45 ECTS credits
› Sufficient proficiency in English
› Proof of aptitudeYou can find th detailled information about the application requirements in our application guide: application guide
Further information on tuition fees can be found here.
- Program structure and content
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With a degree in quantitative finance, you will be in high demand in the international financial job market. Our graduates typically work in
› Asset management
› Credit and market risk management
› Treasury and Trading
› Financial engineering
› Coroporate finance
› Research and technical analysis
Make your way
Raiffeisen Bank International
“We like to hire QFin graduates for their multiple technical skills. The high percentage of women is remarkable.”
Raiffeisen Bank International
“The quantitative toolbox I acquired during my studies turned out to be extremely valuable when implementing theoretical models in practice.”
BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking
“QFin gave me access to a great community. I built friendships for life that still last even though we are now working in different companies, industries, and countries.”
Österreichische Nationalbank
“The expertise QFin students gain in financial economics, risk management, and data analysis is a strong asset for them.”
Erste Group Bank
“Thanks to the diverse cultural environment the program offers, I learned how to understand and interact with people from other backgrounds.”
FINcredible
“We developed our first credit risk models and data science applications based on what we learned in the QFin program.”
d-fine
“The QFin program opened up doors to a career path where I am able to develop and grow professionally every day.”
PhD Cadidate in Finance
Choosing to pursue a Master's in Quantitative Finance (QFin) at WU was one of the best decisions I could have made for my academic and professional growth.
Living the student life
Program Manager
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Do you have any further questions? As program manager, I’m here to answer any questions or requests you may have, right from the start. To get in touch, please use the online contact form or send an email to qfin@wu.ac.at.
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