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Financial Engineering

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition No tuition fees (German public university — see fee_details)
Degree Master of Science
Deadline December 15
Delivery On-campus
Location Karlsruhe, Germany
Language English

Program Overview

“We see modern Financial Engineering as the science of data-driven decision making in business environments. Building more accurate models reduces uncertainty around future events and paths the way to better decision making. It is a mix of broad decision-making applications, sound data and modeling work, paired with an entrepreneurial drive to solve innovation challenges using modern software and financial thinking, that makes our Master’s Program in Financial Engineering a unique experience.” Prof. Dr. Maxim Ulrich Our Master’s program in Financial Engineering offers you a unique combination of finance theory, engineering methods, management tools, mathematical and computational techniques – blended with new developments from the field of artificial intelligence and data science. Financial Engineering introduces you to these techniques in a practical way, with a focus on hands on applications implemented in the Python programming language. The master's program Financial Engineering is divided into 5 engineering and 5 management modules of 2 weeks each, over a period of 15 months. The modules are followed by a master thesis written in the company (6 months) and often used as an innovation project for the company. The overall duration is approx. 20 months. Temir Vinokhodov (he/him)Admissions & Program Consultant info ∂does-not-exist.hectorschool kit edu +49 721 608 47880

Career Opportunities

With the pace of financial innovation, the need for highly qualified people trained in financial engineering also increases. In many areas, the financial industry is currently facing structural changes to its offerings, IT systems and processes. The operational picture is characterized by a high project volume. Due to the high cost and competitive pressure, employees must be able to think and act in a cost-conscious, networked and innovative manner. This increasingly requires an interdisciplinary academic education for managers and future managers with modern IT skills, skills in designing industrial processes up to skills in managing large change programs.

Program Curriculum

The Master´s program in Financial Engineering provides innovative solutions of pricing, hedging, trading and portfolio management problems by employing advanced mathematical methods and computer technology. Graduates will be qualified to consider challenges in the financial sector from an engineer’s point of view and to develop and optimize innovative solutions on the basis of fundamental economic laws.

Admission Requirements

• University degree in a relevant subject • Professional experience (at least 1-2 years) & current employment • English proficiency Detailed description of all admission requirements

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

No tuition fees (German public university — see fee_details)

Semester contribution ~€235 covers public transport (KVV) and student union services.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

No tuition fees at KIT (German public university). Semester contribution of approx. €235 covers public transport and student services. Funding available via DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, Baden-Württemberg Stipendium, and KIT internal scholarships.

About Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Karlsruhe, Germany

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of Germany's leading public research universities and among Europe's most prestigious institutions for science, engineering, and technology....

University Profile
  • Application Deadline December 15
  • Language English
  • Credits 90 ECTS