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When you click start, you will be asked to create an account. You will use your account to tell us more about yourself, upload the required documents, complete the application, and submit.
The Application Process
Create an account
Once you have created an account, you will be asked to enter your personal information and to upload several supporting documents.
You do not have to complete your application in one sitting. Your information is automatically saved, so you can come back to your application at any time by simply logging into your account.
Review admission requirements and make sure you’re aware of deadlines
Upcoming Deadlines:
January 9th start: Applications due by November 30th, 2017
February 27th start: Applications due by January 15th, 2018
April 17th start: Applications due by March 5th, 2018
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.
Admission to the Master of Science in Financial Engineering program is available to all qualified applicants who meet the following requirements:
REQUIREMENTS
Completed Online Application
Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts for previously earned college/university
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 4-year degree (required)
Master’s or Doctorate degree (optional)
Personal Essay
References: one (1) professional and one (1) academic
TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE exam scores*
*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.
WorldQuant University weighs several factors in evaluating applications. Primary consideration is given to the candidates academic records. Other considerations include professional work experience, professional references, and civic leadership and extracurricular activities.
Is our program a good fit for you? The skills listed below are not required, but can be a good indicator:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent 4-year degree) in a technical discipline such as mathematics, computer science, engineering, or economics
Undergraduate-level proficiency in differential and integral calculus
Undergraduate-level proficiency in Linear Algebra
Experience in analyzing datasets
Undergraduate-level proficiency in Probability & Statistics
Undergraduate-level lab science course (biology chemistry, physics, etc.)
Fluency in at least one general purpose programming language such as C
Undergraduate-level proficiency in Maple, Matlab, R, or SPSS
Experience with Discrete Optimization
Relevant work experience
Gather and upload your required documents
Here is the complete list of all the documents needed to complete your application:
University Transcripts
Bachelors Degree Required
Current CV/Resume
TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores
(if applicable)
Once inside the application, you’ll enter in the names of your references and complete your entrance essay.
Check you’ve completed all parts of the application and submit!
It is your responsibility to complete and submit your application on time. Admission decisions can only be made once all the required documents are received.
Before submitting, please double check all parts of your application and make sure you’ve 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.
Non-discrimination Policy
WorldQuant University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, gender or sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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 Director of Admissions & Student Records. 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.
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We’ve covered it all in our Frequently Asked Questions. You can find more details on the application process and explore helpful information on the Financial Engineering career.
Frequently Asked Questions
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