Master in Finance and Economics – Financial Economics (2nd year) – Vanessa
University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The one-year specialised track in Financial Economics provides expertise in decision making combining economic and financial knowledge with statistical, econometric and data analytic methods.
Key Program Features
- Requirements Rigorous Curriculum The Financial Economics track offers a curriculum that links rigorous economic analysis and advanced econometrics enabling students to develop deep analytical and problem solving skills that are increasingly demanded in the financial industry. EMOS Certificate The Financial Economics track offers courses that are required for qualifying for the European Master in Official Statistics (EMOS)
- which certifies students that are trained to work in National Statistical
Career Opportunities
Career information is not specified for this program. Contact the university for details about career prospects.
Program Curriculum
Programme This is a two-year study programme specialising in the areas of accounting, taxation and remuneration. The courses are grouped into teaching modules using a competency-based approach. Below is a general description of the programme. Admissions Academic contents Semester 3 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester structure Techniques, droit et normes comptables Number of ECTS credits for this module: 6 ECTS Droit et vie sociale des sociétés Number of ECTS credits for this module: 5 ECTS Techniques fiscales et droit fiscal luxembourgeois Number of ECTS credits for this module: 8 ECTS Analyse financière Number of ECTS credits for this module: 7 ECTS Communication et professionnalisation Number of ECTS credits for this module: 4 ECTS Full-time ECTS credit: 30 Course offer for Tronc Commun, Semestre 3 (2026-2027 Winter) BCF information session (SEM 3) ECTS credits: 0 Course code: COMPTAFISC-81 Course title: BCF information session (SEM 3) Number of ECTS: 0 Course code: COMPTAFISC-81 Module(s): Réunions administratives Language: FR Mandatory: Yes Techniques comptables ECTS credits: 4 Course code: COMPTAFISC-51 Course title: Techniques comptables Number of ECTS: 4 Course code: COMPTAFISC-51 Module(s): Techniques, droit et normes comptables Language: FR Mandatory: Yes Les étudiants ayant suivi le cours et réussi les examens seront capables de :– maîtriser les opérations courantes et opérations de fin d’exercice ;– maîtriser les concepts suffisamment pour intégrer des cours de comptabilité approfondie ;– comprendre l’environnement comptable d’une société ;– être opérationnel (débutant) dans un environnement professionnel ; Les étudiants ayant suivi le cours et réussi les examens seront capables de :– maîtriser les opérations courantes et opérations de fin d’exercice ;– maîtriser les concepts suffisamment pour intégrer des cours de comptabilité approfondie ;– comprendre l’environnement comptable d’une société ;– être opérationnel (débutant) dans un envir
Admission Requirements
Admissions To apply for a programme at the University of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application. The programme at a glance – 180 ECTS Duration:2 years / 4 sem Teaching languages:FR + EN Admissions:EU: 1 Feb 2026 –8 July 2026Non-EU : 1 Feb 2026 –24 Mar 2026 Fees:400€/sem. (semester 3,4,5,6) Format:Full-time programme Specific information for this programme Requirements Candidates for admission at the Bachelor in Accounting and Taxation are required to hold:– The Luxembourg “Diplôme de fin d’études secondaires” or “secondaires techniques” or a foreign equivalent recognised by the Ministry of National Education + 60 ECTS accredited by the BTS Gestionnaire comptable et fiscal organised by the École de Commerce et de Gestion (ECG) or an equivalent study programme or 3+ years of professional experience in the field. Oral and written skills in English and French (B2 level) Proof of language skills – Covering letter in FR or EN (no more than one page)– CV (no more than one page)– Transcripts of grades since the beginning of higher education or university studies proving the acquisition of 60 ECTS– B2 language certificate in English (except for candidates whose mother tongue is English or whose academic background – all courses – is in English)– B2 language certificate in French (except for candidates whose mother tongue is French or whose academic background – all courses – is in French) Selection procedure & criteria The selection of students is based on an examination of the applications. The Admission Committee evaluates in particular merit (academic record and course attendance), aptitude (suitability of the student’s background to the study programme) and motivation (professional project). CVMotivation Letter60 ECTS or 3+ years professional experienceLanguage skills (B2 level in English and French) Is motivated, curious and co
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
400€/semester
About University of Luxembourg
University of Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is a public research university in Esch-sur-Alzette and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. It was founded in 2003 and is the only public university in Luxembourg.
University Profile- Application Deadline EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 May 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 3,4) Format
- Start Date September
- Language English
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 120
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