programs/mif/vlerick-business-school-qs-masters-in-finance

Vlerick Business School

Masters in Finance · Ghent, Gent, Belgium · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$61,000

employed at 3mo95%

Program Info

duration1 year

tuition$22,717

formatFull-time

teachingHands-on, pragmatic approach including business games, Bloomberg simulations, and an intensive two-month in-company consultancy project.

Class Profile

class size48

avg age23

avg work experience0-2 years

women %43%

international %83%

Rankings

QS rank#60

tierIII

Admissions

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1November 27, 2024

round2January 29, 2025

round3April 2, 2025

rollingRolling admissions after round 3, space permitting

Curriculum

Core Courses

Corporate FinanceAccounting for ManagersFinancial MarketsValuationInternational Financial ManagementFinancial Statement AnalysisData Science for FinanceInvestment Management

Elective Areas

Sustainable FinanceFintech & BlockchainReal Estate FinanceHedge Funds & Alternative InvestmentsAdvanced Valuations

Top Recruiters

AB InBevBNP Paribas FortisDeloitte

Top Industries

Financial ServicesConsultingFinTech

Program Highlights

-Intensive curriculum with a strong focus on finance
-Practical approach with case studies and simulations
-Excellent career services and networking opportunities
-Small class sizes for personalized attention

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance

deadline:

Nov 27, 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 → Aug 27, 2025 (-371 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 27, 2025 (-340 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 27, 2025 (-340 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 27, 2025 (-310 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Nov 27, 2025 (-279 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