Master in Finance

For Master in Finance, the tuition fee is 19,990 EUR per year; the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Apr 1, 2027.

The Master in Finance at University College Dublin is a one-year program for graduates with a background in business, economics, or finance. It provides advanced knowledge of finance theory and practice, and is recognized by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute. This program is suitable for students who want to work in the financial services industry.

The curriculum includes courses such as Capital Markets and Instruments, Derivative Securities, and Financial Econometrics. Students will develop skills in financial analysis, risk management, and investment strategies. The program also covers topics such as banking and financial institutions, and empirical corporate finance.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Financial Analysts, Investment Managers, Risk Managers, or Portfolio Managers. They can work in industries such as banking, investment banking, or asset management, and can be employed by organizations such as investment banks, commercial banks, or financial institutions.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.