Program Overview
The Quantitative Finance (QF) at University of Bologna is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Quantitative Finance (QF) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 3,016 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,016 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bologna, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Quantitative Finance (QF) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Corporate finance
- Statistics
- Economics of Financial Markets
- Computer Programming
- Numerical Methods
- Statistical Methods for Asset Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
1. For admission to the Second Cycle Degree Programme in Quantitative Finance, candidates must have acquired knowledge of mathematics, economics, and statistics at the first-cycle graduate level.
2. Admission to the 2nd cycle degree programme is also subject to the possession of a 1st cycle degree in one of the following classes, or other suitable qualification obtained abroad:
ex. Italian Ministerial Decree no. 270/04: L 35, Mathematical Sciences, L 41 Statistics, L 33 Economic Sciences, L 18 Economic and Business Management Sciences, L 31 Computer Sciences and Technologies, L 9 Industrial Engineering, L 30 Physical Sciences and Technologies.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,016 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,016 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,016 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,016 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bologna directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bologna
University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy
University of Bologna (Università di Bologna) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, founded in 1088 in Bologna, Italy, and widely regarded as the birthplace of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2005-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months