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Master'sSwitzerland · Business / Finance
MSc Financial Engineering
EPFL – École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne
✓ Last verified Oct 4, 2026
Entry requirements
- Prior degree
- Bachelor's in a technical discipline or Economics with excellent academic recordRequired
- Mathematical analysis, linear algebra, calculus, statistics and probability theoryRequired
- At least one programming language or an interpreted language such as Matlab/MathematicaRequired
- Strong interest or prior training in financePreferred
- Accepted English tests
- Taught in English. 'Success in an international examination of English such as the TOEFL is a plus but not mandatory.' Applicants must be able to understand rapidly spoken English and read, write and speak English. No minimum scores published.
- Other requirements
- Evaluation based on 'quantitative standards, including grade-point average, letters of recommendation, and the candidate's background and motivation letter'; no minimum GPA published. Swiss University of Applied Sciences graduates not eligible. General EPFL application documents: CV, three recommendation letters, statement of purpose (max 1000 words), transcripts; fee CHF 150 for foreign degrees. Additional credits may be required to fill gaps; meeting criteria is no guarantee of admission. No GRE/GMAT mentioned.