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programs/mif/upf-barcelona-school-of-management-qs-masters-in-finance
Salary & Career
avg salary$44,057
Program Info
duration10 months
tuition$22,717
formatFull-time
teachingEvidence-Based Management approach combining theoretical lectures, case studies, and practical projects
Class Profile
class size134
avg age23
women %39%
international %90%
Rankings
QS rank#129
tierIII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
80+
IELTS Min
6.5+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1November 7, 2024
round2January 16, 2025
round3March 20, 2025
round4May 22, 2025
round5June 26, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial AccountingApplied Statistics for FinanceTheory of FinanceMacroeconomicsProgramming for FinanceFinancial EconometricsInvestmentsCorporate FinanceDerivatives
Elective Areas
Corporate FinanceBanking and Financial InstitutionsAsset Management and Quant FinanceFintech and Financial Analytics
Concentrations
Corporate FinanceBanking and Financial InstitutionsAsset Management and Quant FinanceFintech and Financial Analytics
Top Recruiters
DeloitteKPMGPwCEYCaixaBankBBVABanc SabadellGrant Thornton
Top Industries
Banking and Financial ServicesConsultingAuditingCorporate Finance
Exchange Programs
HEC LausanneSolvay Brussels SchoolMonash UniversityGoethe University Frankfurt
Program Highlights
  • -Financial modelling and risk management
  • -Fintech focus
  • -Personalized career guidance
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Nov 7, 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 7, 2025 (-391 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 7, 2025 (-360 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 7, 2025 (-360 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 7, 2025 (-330 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Nov 7, 2025 (-299 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)