Study Programmes Master of Science in Finance and Economics

Admissions

To apply for a programme at the University of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application.

The Programme at a glance – 120 ECTS

  • Duration:
    2 years / 4 sem
  • Teaching Languages:
    EN
  • Admissions:
    Definitely closed
    Admissions for 2024-2025 open on 1 February 2024
  • Fees:
    200€/ sem. (semester 1,2)
  • Format:
    Full-time programme

Specific information for this programme

  • Required Degree

    Students applying for the two-year MSc in Finance and Economics need to have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (180 ECTS) in Economics or Finance.

  • Language Skills

    All applicants whose native language is not English need to be able to demonstrate proficiency of English at B2 level (compulsory), (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR)

  • Documents

    – Motivation letter
    – CV

  • Procedure

    The application file is assessed by the Admissions Board. Applicants are evaluated and selected on the basis of the application criteria to the MSc in Finance and Economics in general.

  • Decisive elements

    Assessment criteria include:

    • Existing knowledge, skills and competences acquired during undergraduate degree
    • Academic record and grades achieved
    • Motivation, extracurricular and other supporting activities, commitment to higher education and learning

    The admission process is competitive which implies that only the best applicants will be chosen and that good candidates may be rejected if they are not among the top applicants.

  • The ideal candidate

    The ideal candidate is a future decision maker or analyst in finance or economics