programs/mif/university-of-stgallen-qs-masters-in-finance

University of St.Gallen

Masters in Finance · St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland · Tier II

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Salary & Career

avg salary$113,445

employed at 3mo95%

Program Info

duration18 months

tuition$11,350

formatFull-time

teachingResearch-based and practice-oriented, combining academic lectures with interactive case studies and industry projects.

Class Profile

class size80

avg age25

avg work experience1.5 years

women %26%

international %94%

Rankings

QS rank#23

tierII

Admissions

GMAT Range

680-750

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 1, 2024

round2January 15, 2025

round3April 1, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Financial MarketsFinancial InstitutionsCorporate FinanceQuantitative MethodsFinancial Statements and Corporate Valuation

Elective Areas

Corporate FinanceBankingFinancial MarketsAlternative InvestmentsData Science

Concentrations

Corporate FinanceBankingFinancial MarketsAlternative InvestmentsData Science

Top Recruiters

Goldman SachsMcKinsey & CompanyCredit SuisseUBSPwCEYKPMG

Top Industries

Financial ServicesConsulting

Exchange Programs

Columbia UniversityNYU SternLondon School of Economics (LSE)HEC Paris

Program Highlights

-Top-ranked finance program
-Strong career placement
-International focus
-Rigorous curriculum
-Close ties to the financial industry

ROI

total cost$11,350

program typeMasters in Finance

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance

deadline:

Oct 1, 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, 2026 → Jul 1, 2025 (-428 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 1, 2025 (-397 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 1, 2025 (-397 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 1, 2025 (-366 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 1, 2025 (-336 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