MA Quantitative Finance

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Area of Studies

business studies and management sciences

Degree

Master

Degree (in English)

Master

Language(s)
  • English
Course Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

ECTS points

60/year

Department

Faculty of Economic Sciences

Application Deadline(s)

From 09.06.2026 to 09.07.2026

Course Description

Course Profile

The two-year Master’s program in Quantitative Finance (taught entirely in English) equips students with the skills, tools, and mindset required to thrive in the complex world of modern finance.

Combining advanced financial theory, quantitative modeling , and real-world insights from financial institutions, the program prepares you for a successful career in:

  • Banks and investment firms
  • Risk and asset management companies
  • Regulatory bodies and supervisory authorities
  • Fintech startups and quantitative trading desks
  • Academia and financial research centers

What Will You Learn?

  • You will gain deep theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical skills that allow you to:
  • Model and price complex financial instruments, including exotic derivatives
  • Quantify and manage risk in dynamic market environments
  • Develop and implement portfolio strategies using real-time data
  • Build and validate financial models with tools like C++, R, Python, and MATLAB
  • Design trading algorithms and decision systems using high-frequency data
  • Analyze financial statements and corporate finance fundamentals
  • Apply empirical research and the latest findings in financial science
Education Requirements

Information on qualification procedure is available at: irk.uw.edu.pl

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University of Warsaw

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Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28 St.
00-927 Warsaw, Poland


phone: + 48 22 552 40 43, -48, -75, -02, +48 22 552 41 26
email: admission@uw.edu.pl
www: https://www.rekrutacja.uw.edu.pl/en