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Bachelor’s degree (required)
*As part of your application, you may submit a scanned copy of your transcript for the highest college or university degree you have earned. Upon acceptance into the program, you are required to submit official transcripts, which are sent directly from your former college or university to WQU via postal mail or email. Official transcripts that are not in English will need to be evaluated by a member of NACES and submitted to the University for review. Please refer to the policy in the University Catalog.
**The Duolingo English Test, The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) is required of applicants whose native language is not English. The only exception is for applicants who have earned a degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English.
Test | Cost | Minimum Passing Score |
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Duolingo English Test | $49 USD | 100 |
TOEFL PBT | $180 USD | 60 |
TOEFL iBT | $180 USD (price may vary by country) |
71 |
IELTS | $215–240 USD (price may vary by country) |
6.5 |
PTE Academic | $175–375 USD (price may vary by country) |
50 |
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or economics
Experience in analyzing datasets
Undergraduate-level lab science course (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.)
Experience in at least one programming language such as Python, C++, Java, etc.
Undergraduate-level proficiency in Maple, Matlab, R, or SPSS
Experience with Discrete Optimization
Relevant work experience
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Please be aware, you must complete your profile and upload your documents in one sitting. Before starting your application, please review the admission requirements and make sure to gather all the required documents.
While every effort is made to accommodate students, submitting an application by the deadline does not guarantee acceptance or a seat in the desired course session.
Start Date | Appl. Deadline |
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January 5Jan 5 | Closed |
April 6Apr 6 | March 23Mar 23 |
July 6Jul 6 | June 22Jun 22 |
October 5Oct 5 | September 21Sep 21 |
Admission to the Master of Science in Financial Engineering program is available to all qualified applicants who meet the above requirements.
Here is the complete list of all the documents needed to complete your application:
(e.g. national ID card, passport, or driver’s license)
(Bachelor’s Degree required)
(Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores)
Remember, you will have to complete your profile and upload your documents in one sitting. Admission decisions can only be made once all the required documents are received. Before submitting, please double check all parts of your application to make sure you have uploaded all of the required documents. You will not be able to make any changes after submission (unless you need to update your contact information).
Upon submission of the preliminary portion of your application, you may proceed to take the Quantitative Proficiency Test to determine your mathematical and statistical proficiency. It may take up to three hours and must be completed in one sitting, so make sure you have enough time before you begin. To be eligible for admission, you must earn a minimum passing score of 75%. Check out our FAQ to learn how to prepare for the test.
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Disabilities
WorldQuant University is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Students requiring learning accommodations resulting from disability or injury should contact the ADA Compliance Officer. WQU provides accommodations based on medical or professional documentation submitted by the student. It is the student’s responsibility to self-identify to the institution prior to the start of class. Email: [email protected]
Still have questions?
We’ve covered it all in our Frequently Asked Questions. You can find more details on the application process and explore helpful information on a career in financial engineering.