Program Overview
The Finance at Carlos III University of Madrid is a Master programme in Business & Management over 12 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 Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Madrid, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
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The MSc in Finance is a one-year full-time* official programme of the highest quality. It is currently ranked among the best Masters in Finance in the world by both the Financial Times and best-masters.com.
Our graduates develop their careers in investment banking, financial boutiques, private equity and financial departments in non-financial entities. Students may do internships after the third term for a maximum of 9-months. In the past editions students found employment in top companies as: Moodys, Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, CNMV, KPMG, Deloitte, BBVA, Santander Bank, Credit Suisse, Repsol, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, McKinsey and the ECB, among others.
The programme has exchange agreements with top universities, enabling some students to study abroad additional courses. Graduates have the option to pursue a second year at Stevens Institute of Technology to obtain a Master’s Degree in Financial Technology and Analytics. The Master's in Financial Technology and Analytics program is designed for students wanting to pursue Data Science and Fintech careers in the financial industry.
CFA Institute, CAIA and GARP Academic Parter. The program covers specific contents aligned with CFA, CAIA and FRM certification exams, including 70% of the CBOK topics for all three levels of the CFA Program exams.
* Attendance is mandatory
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The Master in Finance is ranked 31st worldwide according to the FT Ranking 2025:
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Master Admission will be decided by the Academic Committee. Candidate selection will be done on the basis of the following criteria:
- Academic Excellence measured in terms of average (or expected) mark in BSc (or equivalent) Degree.
- Language: Full command of written and spoken English will be required.
- Students must provide the results of English tests like TOEFL (minimum grades: 79 Internet test or 550 paper test), IELTS (6.5 minimum), 750-780 TOEIC, Advanced Cambridge ESOL, or Universidad Carlos III de Madrid English Certificate. The applicant\xc2\x92s level of English will also be tested in a personal interview.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carlos III University of Madrid 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 Carlos III University of Madrid
Carlos III University of Madrid
Madrid, Spain
University Charles III of Madrid (UC3M) is a public university in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Established in 1989, UC3M is an institution with a distinctly international profile. It offers a...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2011-09-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60