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programs/mif/edinburgh-university-management-school-masters-in-finance
Salary & Career
avg salary$71,275
employed at 3mo84%
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$47,000
formatFull-time
teachingMix of lectures, seminars, case studies, and practical computer-lab sessions using Bloomberg and Datastream
Class Profile
class size85
avg age23
avg work experience1 year
women %53%
international %94%
Rankings
FT rank#50
tierIII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1November 8, 2024
round2January 17, 2025
round3March 21, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Corporate FinanceFinancial AnalysisFinancial StatisticsFinancial Markets and InvestmentQuantitative MethodsIntroduction to Research in Finance
Elective Areas
Investment ManagementCorporate FinanceFinancial Risk ManagementQuantitative Finance
Top Recruiters
J.P. MorganBlackRockGoldman SachsPwCDeloitteEYKPMGHSBC
Top Industries
Financial Services (44%)Consulting (14%)Technology (11%)
Program Highlights
  • -Focus on current industry practice, delivered by experienced practitioners
  • -Career-focused with strong links to financial institutions
  • -Practical finance skills and training in financial modelling
ROI
total cost$47,000
program typeMasters in Finance
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Nov 8, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 8, 2025 (-390 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 8, 2025 (-359 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 8, 2025 (-359 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 8, 2025 (-329 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Nov 8, 2025 (-298 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
Masters in Finance
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)