ETH UZH master in quantitative finance

[FaRa]

Hello..I'm very interested in this program from Zurich. Has anyone heard anything regarding placement rate ? I.e is it difficult to get accepted ?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Do you have work permission in Europe?
From what other graduates say about the program, it's a good program with inexpensive tuition but finding job for foreigners would be the biggest issue.

 

[FaRa]

Thanks for the reply, Andy. I'm actually an American citizen. I would like to comeback and work in the US if I get admitted and complete the program. I applied a couple days before the deadline and don't have a GMAT so my prospects don't seem too bright. Have you heard anything about the acceptance rate? Do you possibly have any contacts I could get in touch with ?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Some alumni of the ETH UZH programs are members here
https://www.quantnet.com/threads/advices-on-joining-eth-msc-qf-program.3849/

 

[Ross Bonallo]

ETH-Z is very selective in its application process. This is mainly due to the nature of the course, imo ETH-Z masters are some of the most demanding in Europe inc oxbridge, imperial and the expectations on students are very high, that of ETH-Z undergrads who are incredibly strong for anyone who has ever worked with them. Couple this with the quantitative finance (most popular course in the Milky Way) factor, I would say challenging.

Finding a position after, London/EU, no problem. Most persons in your recruitment process for quant buy/sell side will be well aware of ETH-Z, and if you passed the MSc you will certainly be very strong. US, unclear.