MA Quantitative Finance
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
Tuition and Other Fees
https://rekrutacja.uw.edu.pl/en/application-and-tuition-fees/
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
Other Requirements
http://rekrutacja.uw.edu.pl/en/index.php/required-documents/
Contact
University of Warsaw
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

