Best Universities in Finance


Top 20 Universities in Financial Economics

1 University of Chicago USA
2 Harvard University USA
3 University of Pennsylvania USA
4 New York University (NYU) USA
5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) USA
6 Northwestern University USA
7 Stanford University USA
8 University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) USA
9 Columbia University USA
10 Princeton University USA
11 Ohio State University USA
12 London School of Economics (LSE) UK
13 Duke University USA
14 Université Toulouse I (Sciences Sociales) France
15 University of Rochester USA
16 University of Southern California USA
17 University of Texas at Austin USA
18 University of California at San Diego USA
19 University of California at Berkeley USA
20 Yale U USA




The ranking is based on citation analysis by econphd•net (covering 63 journals over roughly ten years, 1993-2003), it is explained here.

For a list of 10 good, popular books on finance, go here.

116 Responses to Best Universities in Finance

  1. ashish says:

    mail me some top universities for the course, master in finance.

  2. Anuj Adani says:

    hello….can u list me the top universities in USA and UK for course-”masters in finance” which does not require work experience.

    • shravanth says:

      hello,
      i saw your query regarding universities offering ms in finance. Can u please mail me the same if u got an answer as i am searching for the same. shravanth19@gmail.com is my e-mail id. Thank-you.

    • smita says:

      Hi Anuj,
      Please send me your academic profile on my mail id – smita@qbixacademia.com
      Or else you can call me on 9763082333
      There are many universities that i can give you. Please mail me the details on my mail id , your 10th, 12th and graduation.

      Regards,
      SMITA

      • nikhil says:

        Hi,

        I have 3yrs of IT Exp in if finance Background projects.MY acds are
        10th–87
        12th-89
        B.tech-85.

        please mail me the best colleges which accept GRE score and any chance of schol also.

        Thanks in advance

        Regards
        Nikhil

      • Smita says:

        Hi Nikhil,
        Please send me your email id.
        Thanks and Regards,
        Smita
        9763082333

      • sarah says:

        hi smitha,
        I ‘m also looking for colleges offering ms finance in US. Please would you let me know.

        Regards ,
        sarah

  3. priyanka says:

    hi… i dont know much about US but if u r lookin for uk.. u can try lancaster,bristol,edinburg,manchester,exeter,nottingham,birmingham..u don require work-ex but yes..good marks.. even m applying there..tc n good luck

  4. priyanka says:

    In case u get to kno something about the course in US..let me kno.. my i.d is priyanka_guttu@yahoo.com..

  5. Lalit says:

    hi can u mail me top universities of uk for the the programme master in finance
    n is australia or scotland good place to study master in fnance suggest me sum universities please………..

  6. shah says:

    any opinion, which universities in UK is the best in doing PHD in finance, Please email me: shah_z81@yahoo.com. thank u

  7. bharti says:

    hey guys.. plz mail me d universities for MS in finance without any job-ex

  8. davy lau says:

    Would you have any latest update in the ranking table.
    I wish to find good universities for my son to be a quant finance.

    wish you can give advice/update

    thanks,

  9. Nancy Njoroge says:

    could you please advice if there are fullscholarships for masters in economics for kenyan students wishing to study in us

  10. Lars Smith says:

    One of the best deals around is Toulouse. The program is taught in English, http://conservationfinance.wordpress.com/?s=toulouse

    • Sobia Pirwani says:

      Hello,
      I have completed MBA Finance in 2008. Currently I am working with a commercial bank as credit analyst.

      I wanted to know about the reputation of Princeton university for its Masters in Finance (MFin).
      Please provide your opinion on the same.

  11. Linda says:

    Please I want to know the best university in london offering masters in finance that does not require a 2nd class lower division grade and the tuition fee is not more than 10500 pounds.

  12. Linda says:

    Pls mail me the university that does not require job experience for Msc in finance or financial economics

  13. Lars Smith says:

    Try the Masters in Financial Management and Erasmus University of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, http://www.ecft.nl/mfm/

  14. It looks we need to go to France. And it is the 1st university , they have different numbers!

  15. Zahra says:

    I have done my Masters in Computer Science and want another Masters. My interest is in Finance. I am currently working in a Bank in trade services department. Can anyone guide me on selecting good schools in US for Finance and the preliminary requirements for getting into a good school.

  16. lopa says:

    hey…does nybody have a list of best schools in uk for MS in finance…

  17. v j says:

    hi, which would be the top universities in Canada for Masters in Finance? also i hav no work experience.
    i would really appreciate ur help.
    thank u

  18. Mahesh says:

    hey does anybody has info as to which Unvi in UK are good for Ms in Finance…also i do have overall 5 yrs of exp (which includes 2 yrs post grad)….would be of really help if any one can send this info…Also would like to know abt Unvi having Ms in finance in US….will US be better or UK..? as general opinion is US..would like to have some more opinions on it..plse mail n the mentioned id…

    thanks a ton

    Mahesh

  19. anubhuti says:

    please can you let me know about the tution fees of the masters in finanace courses in various US and UK universities?..and the ones that do not require a work experience or a commerce background

  20. shraddha says:

    hi can u let me know about the best colleges in uk for my masters in finance.nd wat r the requirements.thanx

  21. Pooja says:

    I will appreciate if u can mail me top universties in US and UK for masters in finance. I dont have work expercience, will it make any difference. thanx in advance

    • melissa says:

      hi I’m melissa I’ll have the possibility to go to US but I need to find masters in finance that are not an MBA and not required work experience
      If you have some information please let me know

  22. fatma says:

    hi if it is possible can u mail me top universities in uk for master in finance and list them as well please?Thank u very much indeed…xxx

  23. Nimit says:

    Hi guys!!!!!
    I am a beginner in this field. I will be graduating in June’09 from IIT-BHU. Please tell me options where i can apply as a fresher. Also please tell me the way to apply.
    I am planning to pursue MBA in finance.
    Thankya…

  24. michelle says:

    pls can you mail me the top universities in masters finance,in the london and new york,thank you

  25. Harsha says:

    Hi,

    The best unis for Masters in finance in order as per the latest rankings:
    LSE,LSBF, Warwick, Durham, Burmingham, Lancaster, Edinburg, Exeter, Imperial,Manchester.

    Most of them do not require a GMAT, but having it can cover some of the loopholes you might have. Work ex not required, but its a big ace if you have relevant work ex. A domestic masters could also be a big boost. BUT AN IELTS OF 7 AND ABOVE IS A MUST.

  26. atiqah says:

    Hi! Can you pls email me top 10 UK and also top 10 Australian university for PHD in Finance. Thanks in advance.

  27. shivani says:

    hey, can u pls tell me best places for masters in finance in us n australia which require no work ex…..and wghat are d mandatory examinations for it when i dont come frm a finance background…thanks

  28. Choy says:

    Hi there, could you please let me know which are the best universities for finance in Australia? Many thanks in advance.

  29. Pook says:

    Please send me and e-mail the top universities in “Master in finance” in American, UK and Australia

    Thank you very much

  30. American Eagle says:

    Hi everybody!

    Is there somebody who could find an accurate list of the best universities in the field of finance in the world in 2008?

    If yes, could you email the informations to me: Smirnoff_69@hotmail.fr.

    Thanks you very much in advance!
    Take Care

  31. abhishek pandey says:

    i wanna know about top b school of the world for fresher and having 720 GMAT score

  32. Jano says:

    Hi. I have been accepted in 3 universities in UK for the MSc in finance. University of Warwick, University of Edinburgh and University of Bristol. Wich one would you recommend? thanks,

  33. Lars Smith says:

    A colleague of mine writes,

    “I don’t know a lot about the current department at Edinburgh (I can find out, if you like) but Warwick and Bristol remain very strong. Bristol also has excellent connections in the City and Bank of England, which assist many of their graduates in gaining subsequent employment. At least they did, prior to the current recession!”

  34. Jano says:

    Thanks. However, Edinburgh is much better ranked than Bristol. I will choose between Edinburgh and Warwick. I like the program in Edinburgh, it has more quantitative content. But I heard Warwick is more prestigious. Both universities are CFA partners. Which one do you recommend?

    Thanks,

  35. Lars Smith says:

    Jano,

    I would go for Warwick, it has a much better economics department.

  36. ghose says:

    pls mail me list of top 30 us univs taking gre score for MS FINANCE and if possible the range of score for them

  37. Rajan says:

    Hello all,
    I am looking for best Universities in US for computational Finance for doctoral degree. Can you please help me out to find the list ? or can you please share your experience and knowledge ?
    email-
    rajanpaudel@yahoo.com

  38. rahul banthia says:

    i am an engg. student and will be completing my degree in 2010.
    plz tell me the best university in doing masters in finance and how to apply t5here and which exams i have to give

  39. John Yang says:

    Hi there,

    I’m John from Singapore. May I know what’s the top 10 University offering a Master in Finance? I am considering a good Master in Finance/Financial Economics in either UK or US. I have only got one year of working experience in engineering firm but had got a bachelor degree with good honours in engineering. Please advice and thanks for you help! johnyang83@yahoo.com

  40. deobern says:

    hey!please i want to know the best universities in the US in which i can pursue ma Masters in finace, am currently a finalist at the Tanzania state university-Udsm.

  41. niwas says:

    cost of top hundred university in uk for maste in finance programme.

  42. Waheed says:

    list of best universities for MSc in Finance in UK + cost

  43. aleksandra says:

    hi to all,
    i am looking for the best universities in USA for master studies in Finiancial Menagement
    thanks in advense

  44. Lars Smith says:

    Princeton’s program is excellent.

  45. Chuck Ganley says:

    hi,

    i was wondering if someone could email me a list of top masters of finance programs worldwide… or can someone direct me to a site where top programs are listed.

    Thank you,
    Chuck Ganley

  46. ashish says:

    hi!
    i did my engineering in computers(summer-2009) and i got 59.8%. i m interested in MS in finance fr very good US or UK college. i have no experience n will take admission in fall 2010. My quants is very good and i am National Talent Search Awardee 2002.Can i get a good college on basis of that. what will be the GRE n TOEFEL score for very good college.
    thank you
    Ashish Nimje

  47. NYIRANDEGEYA says:

    I am Rwandese.I did my bachelor in economicc and I got 84%.I am looking for the best universities in USA for master studies in economic policy.I have no experience and I will take admission in fall 2010.Can I get a good university in which I will study full time?Please inform me about the duration and the cost of the studies.

    Thank you.

    NYIRANDEGEYA Genereuse

  48. Vinu says:

    Can someone Update this site?! Its outdated…I mean the rankings are outdated…..Now IE b-school ranks 1 according to Financial Times and not University of Chicago…..

  49. bahman says:

    i need finance ranking 100 to 400 university
    the top university is hard to get applied
    can u help me?
    thanks

  50. Borreguito Enojado says:

    Hey why is not there Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Chihuahua?

  51. kinza says:

    is LSBF is good university for MBA in finance

  52. Sami says:

    hi there, could any one suggest me names of some better universities in U.S. and Canada for Ph.D in Finance without doing masters or MBA. my email address is msalam558@yahoo.com. thanx.

  53. anitya says:

    hi i am anitya. I have done my bachelors in Management and am looking forward to do a masters degree in finance have worked with Deustche bank for one year and currently working with a smaller firm . I have secured 72 % throughout and in my Sem year of graduation i have scored 78 %. Could you please suggest top uni for masters in finance or MBA . please please advice

  54. Mohammad says:

    hi,i dont know how i can apply in usa or Canada University for MASTER FINANCE,plz if u can,tel me,and help.
    or how i can find Finance professor and tell him/her to help me for apply
    thanks

  55. rashad says:

    please say me how much IELTS score get this top 20 universities,tuition fee and others.and deadline of apply.thanks

  56. santhosh kumar gv says:

    dear sir
    i am more interst in master in finace in usa please give the infimation

  57. jay shah says:

    which university is best according to u for msc in finance in uk from the list and number it according to priority
    lancaster,manchester,warwick,cass,southampton,exeter,york,bristol.
    please reply at the earliest lara smith..

  58. rendi says:

    Pls mail me the university that does not require job experience for Msc in finance or financial economics. is there any different with the msc for finance in u.k and u.s? which one better?
    thanks before

  59. Farhaj Ali says:

    I am interested to know the latest(2009-2010) top-20 ranking of US-Universities subject to offering Economics and Finace Programs.PLease provide the Program-wise ranking.

  60. Himi says:

    it wud b a gr8 help if nebody cud let me kno about the 10 best clges in US that offer Ph.D in finance. also i dont hv a work ex.
    kindly mail me- himianand@gmail.com
    thank you frnz.

  61. anitya says:

    hi i am anitya. I have done my bachelors in Management and am looking forward to do a masters degree in finance have worked with Deustche bank for one year and currently working with a smaller firm . I have secured 72 % throughout and in my Sem year of graduation i have scored 78 %. Could you please suggest top uni for masters in finance or MBA . please please advice

    • Lars Smith says:

      For an MBA with a specialization in finance, the two top ones are probably Wharton and University of Chicago. If you want to do a Master’s degree in Europe, take a look e.g. at University of Cambridge Judge Business Schools’ Master of Finance. Alternatively, Tilburg University in the Netherlands has on of the strongest economics departments in Europe, and they offer some interesting finance programs.

  62. Sam says:

    Hi Lars,
    I am interested in doing MS(finance) from reputed university.But I got no experience in finance field.Besides that my work experience is in IT domain.Please guide me.
    Looking fwd to ur reply

  63. Aslam says:

    hi i have just finished my UG. i want know whether it is better to work for 2 or 3 years and then do my masters in finance or do my masters in finance straight away.

    • SMITA says:

      Hi Aslam,
      For MS course no work experience is required. There are many good universities offering MSc in Finance. If you want the list of university please send me your academics marks on my id.
      smita@qbixacademia.com or else you can call me on 88888 10204
      Thanks and Regards,
      smita

  64. Farhaj Aulakh says:

    Attn: Aslam

    Aslam, it would be more appropriate for to have a bit of expereince before getting into master program as the attained expereince would rather help you in the masters program in terms of grasping concepts in more realistic way and in addition to it most of the top universities of US,UK and other developed countries prefer students with some expereince.

  65. ROHIT says:

    i have done my MBA(finance) in India,
    now i wanted to Msc.in finance and accountancy please send me list of good university name as well as any other financial course in the field of finance on my mail

    mail Id:-rdjasani2@gmail.com

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  67. Wow! This post is really very appreciable. I think some new things if you add to your post like current affairs will increase It is popularity. your post is very advantageous for me and very good. Thanks a lot. I have secured 72 % throughout and in my Sem year of graduation i have scored 78 %. Could you please suggest top uni for masters in finance or MBA . please please advice

  68. agather anbroce says:

    hallo, i a=have finish my degree in business administration in accounts this year may u help me to now good university in united states of America that offer master in business administration.

  69. Kshitij says:

    I am looking for Good MS in Finance of Masters in Finance 1 year courses in the US with excellent placement records.

    Please help.

  70. Rucha says:

    I am currently pursuing my UG course, which is in Computer Science. I want to know if it is advisable to follow it up with a Masters in Finance. I do not intend to take a break for job between the two.
    If it is advisable,I would like to know the universities where i should apply for,in the US.

    • SMITA says:

      Hi Rucha,

      This is the rite time to apply to the universities. I hope you are aware of USA system. As they take more than six month for application process. i can send you the university list on your mail id. so please send your academics marks on my mail id. smita@qbixacademia.com or else you can call me on 8888810204
      Thanks and Regards,
      smita

  71. oyinlola aderinola says:

    Hi,
    Pls can you list for me the top universities in International Economics and Finance.
    Thank you very much

    • SMITA says:

      Hi,
      Sure i can send you the list. Can you tell me for which country you would like to go. and the marks in your academics. please send me the details on my mail id. smita@qbixacademia.com or else you can call me on 8888810204

      Thanks and Regards
      SMITA

  72. There are some good schools on the list. You could not go wrong with any of them.

  73. sarat says:

    hello every one
    i am also looking for university or institute for pursuing masters in finance.so kindly get some info.
    and addition to this i don’t have good or sound background in maths and please suggest me a university
    and also there is another constraint is that the T.Fees
    must in between 6000-8000K only.

    Kindly help me

    • qbixacademia says:

      Hi Sarat,
      This is the right time to go ahead withthe application process. Only few universities are offering this course in JAN 2011 intake. Before sending you the list of university i would like to know how much percentage you got in your academics, please mail me all the details on my id smita@qbixacademia.com once i receive iti will send you the list of universities. For scholarship also i can help you. you can call me on 8888810204

      Thanks and Regards,
      SMITA

    • SMITA says:

      Hi Sarat,
      This is the right time to make your application process. Before sending you the university list i require your academics marks, please send me the details on my mail id – smita@qbixacademia.com
      Only few universities are offering this course in JAN 2011 intake. You can send me all your queries on my mail id.

      Thanks and Regards,
      SMITA

  74. wunmi says:

    Hi. Please ill like to know what schools have scholarship for its students. Also, if my first degree was taught in english, is is important I do IETL? Thank you

  75. me says:

    wtf? Some of them dont even have masters in Finance!

  76. deboleena says:

    hi,i m doing masters in economics.but i was intersted in doing ms in financial economics from a reputed university…so it will be great if anybody can help me in naming some of the best universities in usa,uk and paris whare work experience in not that required.my email id is debolinasaha111@yahoo.co.in.
    thanks…

    • SMITA says:

      Hi Deboleena,
      If you want to know the universities offering your interested course then please send me all your academic marks on my mail id – smita@qbixacademia.com
      I will send you the university list on your mail id. Thanks and Regards,
      SMITA

  77. City University London offers the MSc in Financial Economics. It is one of the top British universities.

  78. SMITA says:

    Dear Student,

    This is to inform you that University of Essex is going to conduct spot admissions for September, 2011 intake on 17th of this month between 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. So be ready with your documents and send me the scan copies on smita@qbixacademia.com.
    If you are having any queries you can call me.

    Kindest Regards,
    SMITA
    ( 88888 10204 )

  79. SMITA says:

    Dear Student,

    This is to inform you that University of DURHAM( TOP UNIVERSITY IN UK ) is going to conduct spot admissions for September, 2011 intake on 15th of this month between 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. So be ready with your documents and send me the scan copies on smita@qbixacademia.com.
    Even you can check the ranking of the university from following link.
    http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2010-2011/top-200.html
    If you are having any queries you can call me.

    Thanks and Regards,
    SMITA

  80. SMITA says:

    Dear Student,

    This is to inform you that University of DURHAM( TOP UNIVERSITY IN UK ) is going to conduct spot admissions for September, 2011 intake on 15th of this month between 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. So be ready with your documents and send me the scan copies on smita@qbixacademia.com.

    If you are having any queries you can call me.

    Thanks and Regards,
    SMITA ( 88888 10204 )

  81. Motunrayo Osituyo says:

    Hello….
    Could you please send me top Universities with MSc. Finance in Canada and Uk that doesn’t require GMAT. Thanks
    email addy t_osituyo@yahoo.com.

  82. smita says:

    Hi,
    Sure i will send you the details on your mail id. Please provide me with your contact number.
    You can mail me the detail of your academics on smita@qbixacademai.com

    Regards,
    SMITA
    (9763082333)

    • rohit karpe says:

      hi,
      could u plz send me top universities for ms in finance & detail abt that universities…
      thanx
      my email id :rohitkarpe77@gmail.com

  83. rohit karpe says:

    hi,
    hey smita could u send me top university for ms in finance & detail abt that university…plz
    thanx
    my email id :rohitkarpe77@gmail.com

    • smita says:

      Hi Rohit,
      I have forwarded the details on your mail id please do check it. We have started with on spot admission for top UK universities.
      For more details mail me on smita@qbixacademia.com or call on 9763082333

      Regards,
      SMITA

      • Swati Sharma says:

        hey smita even i m intrested in universities in us/uk.i have an experience of 2 years….can u mail me the list on foreverswati
        @gmail.com

  84. Selva Majaliwa says:

    Hi
    Can i get help for the sponsorship in Masters of finance in the recognised Universities in The USA or Canada??I would like to join by Next year(2011)
    M from Tanzania
    Any help??

  85. Selva Majaliwa says:

    Please reply me through my email
    mattykiddo@gmail.com
    Selva Majaliwa

  86. Smita says:

    Dear All,
    Greetings from QBIX ACADEMIA !!!
    Staffordshire University, Masters Duration 28 months, One year Industrial Placement Option. And Fees@8950 GBP.
    Awarded the university status in 1992

    · Located in England; has 2 campuses in Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent
    · Near by Cities: (Birmingham – 24 Miles), (Manchester – 49 Miles)

    · Courses accredited by professional UK and International bodies including CISCO, CIM and the British Psychological Society…
    · Multicultural environment with over 16,000 students

    Course Details:

    MSc with 1 year Industrial Placement: Most of the Computing/Engineering courses have the option of industrial placement in the 2 year so course duration is 2 years (1year Study + 1Year Placement). Offer letter will be for 28 months duration.

    Fees: 9950GBP MSc courses

    Scholarship: 1000 GBP for all international students

    300 GBP for full fees payment discount

    Entry Requirements:

    ·56% in Graduation
    ·10+2 English Marks – 65% (or) IELTS 6.0 (or) TOEFL: IBT 79,

    Some Important courses which offer Industrial Placement
    MSc Mechanical Engineering
    MSc Electrical Engineering
    MSc Electronic Engineering
    MSc Mechatronic
    MSc Telecommunication Engineering
    MSc Medical Engineering
    MSc Automotive Engineering
    MSc Computer Science
    MSc Network Computing

    Regards,

    SMITA

  87. Its good to see that most of the Ivy league schools ranks in top 20.

  88. grants says:

    scholarships and grants…

    Best Universities in Finance « Conservation Finance…

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