Application: MSc UZH ETH in Quantitative Finance

The application and selection of the candidates has two dimensions: one (scientific) in which the Steering Committee of the program checks the required scientific prerequisites for the program and a second one (administrative) in which the Admission Office of the University of Zurich is asking for authorised transcripts of the documents and checks the formalities (for example existence of a Bachelor degree from a recognized University, etc.) requested to join the program.

How to apply for the program starting September 2013


Applications for the program starting September 2013 can be submitted starting October 1st 2012.


Step 1. Pay the application fee of CHF 200:
Details (the applicants have to make sure that they cover the transfer fees that might occur and that the University of Zurich will receive the entire amount of CHF 200):
  • Bank: Swiss Post - PostFinance, Nordring 8, CH-3030 Bern, Switzerland
  • IBAN: CH20 0900 0000 3066 9409 5
  • BIC/Swift-Code: POFICHBEXXX
  • Beneficiary: Rechnungswesen Universitaet Zurich, Raemistr. 71, CH-8006 Zürich, Switzerland
  • Reason for payment: Application Fee MScQF 2013; Surname, Given Name(s)
Step 2. Make sure two individuals are ready to support your application by sending a letter of recommendation
Two letters of recommendation by Email are requested to support your application. Please advise two individuals who will provide letters of recommendation to send their recommendations directly to msfinance[at]bf.uzh.ch soon after you send your application but anyway before the deadline.

Step 3. Announce your application

Step 4. Send your application information and application documents via Email (all documents are mandatory, only complete applications will be considered)

Please send via Email to MSc Quant Finance Admin (msfinance[at]bf.uzh.ch) ,
the information and the documents listed below.
Please note that only .pdf-documents are accepted. To convert a paper document into an electronic file you can use a scanner or a fax machine and a free e-fax account.
  • A proof that you have paid the application fee (non-refundable).
    This should be a .pdf file named "SurnameGivenname_ApplFee.pdf".
  • A letter of motivation.
    This should be a .pdf file named "SurnameGivenname_LetterMotiv.pdf".
  • A complete curriculum vitae (including the Email address, postal address and a telephone number where you can be reached).
    This should be a .pdf file named "SurnameGivenname_CV.pdf".
  • Copies of your academic degree(s).
    This should be a .pdf file named
    • "SurnameGivenname_Bachelor.pdf" (if you will submit a copy of your Bachelor degree)
    • or "SurnameGivenname_Master.pdf" (if you will submit a copy of your Master degree)
    • or "SurnameGivenname_PhD.pdf" (if you will submit a copy of your PhD degree).
    If you expect to receive your Bachelor degree only after the deadline but before September 30th 2013, please state this explicitly in your Email.
  • Copies of your official grades on Bachelor (and on Master level if applicable).
    This should be a .pdf file named
    • "SurnameGivenname_GradesBachelor.pdf" (if you will submit a copy of your grades in the Bachelor study)
    • or "SurnameGivenname_GradesMaster.pdf" (if you will submit a copy of your grades in the Master study).
    If you expect to receive your Bachelor degree only after the deadline but before September 30th 2013, a copy of the up-to-now grades: this should be a .pdf file named "SurnameGivenname_GradesBachelor_temp.pdf".
  • A proof of your knowledge of the English language at level C1 according to the "Common European Framework of Reference".
    This should be a .pdf file named "SurnameGivenname_English.pdf".
    In order to check how you can prove the required minimum C1 level follow this: »Link and check the Prerequisites.
  • Please inform about the names and contact details of who will write the letters of recommendation.
For any information related to the application please contact the
Managing Assistant MSc UZH ETH in Quantitative Finance,
or E-mail: msfinance[at]bf.uzh.ch

Step 5. Only for candidates accepted by the Steering Committee:
The Admission Office of the University of Zurich will contact you asking for authorised copies of the documents submitted at Step 4.

Deadline

For the program starting September 2013, the deadline is:
January 31, 2013
(date of sending the Email with all application documentation and date when all recommendation letters should be received). Earlier applications are mostly encouraged.


See also the selection schedule.

Answers to frequently asked questions concerning the application

  • There are no application forms for the program "MSc  UZH ETH in Quantitative Finance".
  • The whole program is in English (consequently, applicants don't need to know German to participate in the program).
  • The application has to be in English.
  • We do not accept applications submitted in paper form.
  • Note that applicants need to hold a degree from a recognized university (or receive the degree shortly).
  • The certificates and the letters of references can be in English, German or French. If the certificates are in another language, please include an official translation and explain the grading system.
  • The letters of references need to be sent directly to the Administration of the program via Email. The applicant is responsable for the in-time arrival of the letters of references.
  • The proof of the knowledge of the English knowledge can be send also via regular mail directly to the Managing Assistant MSc UZH ETH in Quantitative Finance by the Institution which is issuing the certificate (TOEFL, etc).
  • You can submit up to three additional documents to support your application; for example you can submit the result of the GRE Subject Test Mathematics; click here for details; or the GMAT, or letters from previous employers, etc.
  • We do not offer any scholarships which cover your living expenses in Zurich. However, depending where you come from, there are several organisations which offer scholarships, for example the Swiss Government, the Institute of International Education, the Fulbright Program, the German DAAD and so on. Please ask your foreign student adviser and search the Internet.








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