DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,157 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 979,60€ for EEA nationals | 5,800€ for non-EEA nationals (for 60 ECTS credits or one year of full-time study) (subject to yearly revision)
Introduction
In brief
Become a financial expert and an engineering economist, all-in-one. The Master of Business Engineering: Financial Engineering is designed to shape financial economists by applying mathematical techniques to solve complex issues. The core of the programme provides an all-around finance education, while a large number of electives allows you to tailor the programme according to your interests. As an international student, you will be part of an inclusive and forward-thinking university that scores well in academic rankings. Your professors’ expertise and personal approach ensure you receive the highest quality of education. Experience student life in a bustling business city and become an engaged finance professional!
In detail
Do you have an interest in finance and business, as well as in statistics, mathematics and finance technology? Want to learn everything there is to know about finance, and then deep dive into your field of interest? If your answer is yes, then you were meant to be a financial business engineer.
But what does that title mean, really? In a nutshell: you are fully trained to solve financial problems and later as a manager to evaluate financial solutions within the context of your firm. You engineer the financial future of business ideas by transforming financial theory into corporate practice, in an ethical and sustainable way.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Antwerp directly participates in the selection process of certain scholarship programmes (Scholarships with UAntwerp participation). In addition students can also check if they are eligible for external funding opportunities (External scholarships). Scholarships are available for Bachelor, Master, PhD or for shorter stay programmes.
Do check with the Belgian embassy in your country whether they have any funding options.
Note that the tuition fee for most of UAntwerp's study programmes is reasonable when compared internationally. The cost of living for students in Belgium is about €16,000 per year.
More information on the university's website.
Rankings
Rankings and accreditations
- Our AACSB, EQUIS and EFMD-programme accreditations illustrate high-quality teaching, and offer international opportunities across all continents.
- The UAntwerp is ranked 161st in the Times Higher Education 2024 , and 248th in the QS World Ranking 2024. Besides that, the university scores highly in several Young University Rankings, being ranked 7th in the Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2023.
- The Financial Times included our Faculty in the European Business School Ranking 2022, praising our high value for money.
Check the rankings of the University of Antwerp on the school's profile.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
If you choose to study the Master of Business Engineering: Financial Engineering at the University of Antwerp, you will be fully prepared to take your first steps towards the job market. During your studies, you will be in frequent contact with the business world through guest lectures, corporate visits, a career development track and job fairs. Students and alumni get unlimited access to the Career Center, our go-to platform for vacancies, internships and career-related events from hundreds of national and international companies.
Many final-year students sign a contract before they even graduate. Over the past ten years, 95% of our Business Engineering students have found a job within 6 months of graduation. Alumni from the equivalent Dutch-taught programme currently live and work in 30 different countries all over the world.
An exciting career awaits
Once you have earned your Master’s degree in Business Engineering: Financial Engineering, you will benefit from a unique set of skills that will make you stand out in the job market. Our alumni take up key positions in numerous sectors, both private and public. They are CEOs, CFOs, economists, business controllers, etc. They work in consulting firms, banks, insurance companies, etc. Others have started their own companies or become researchers at several top universities. The possibilities are endless. Where you will end up working, that is completely up to you, your personal interests and your ambitions.
Facilities
Accreditations
Why study at University of Antwerp
Our university is located in the city of Antwerp, in the heart of Belgium and Europe. Antwerp is not just an ancient medieval and baroque city rich in history, but also a bustling metropolis with a vibrant social scene, impressive architecture, and striking cultural contrasts. The port of Antwerp is one of the largest and most important in the world, and over 170 nationalities live here - similar to New York! This cosmopolitan vibe is also reflected at the University of Antwerp.
First-rate research and education make the University of Antwerp a wonderful place to study and work. We foster the nexus between research, education, and societal impact. Internationalisation is a key element of our mission statement. It is no coincidence that the University of Antwerp is a partner in one of the most promising European university alliances, Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE), and maintains excellent relationships with hundreds of renowned institutions around the world.
As a home away from home to over 23,000 students, the University of Antwerp is committed to sustainability and operates on a human scale. We believe in co-creation with our students, ensuring their voices are heard in our decision-making processes. Our faculty and staff will welcome you to top-notch facilities on one of our four campuses. While you’re here, immerse yourself in our lively cultural offerings, take advantage of premier sports facilities, and explore a wide array of student services and activities designed to enrich your experience.
Keen to learn more about the University of Antwerp?
Visit www.uantwerp.be
Program delivery
This Master's programme spans the entire range of the financial spectrum, but at the same time you have a lot of freedom to choose specific fields you want to focus on. It is taught entirely in English and consists of:
- a compulsory core (78 ECTS), containing business ethics, asset management, corporate finance, etc.,
- electives (42 ECTS) in accounting, auditing, data science, economics, insurance, strategic management, etc.
- international exchanges and/or summer schools
More information on the programme's website