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MScRestricted admission
Master
Language
English
EURTuition
1,500+ EUR/sem
Intake
Anytime
About Financial Engineering (FE)
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
General Engineering(Engineering)
Finance & Banking(Business & Economics)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Financial Engineering (FE) at Hector School
English language
IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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English language proficiency is required, e.g. test certificate (e.g. TOEFL score of at least 570 PBT; 230 CBT; 90 iBT or IELTS band score of at least 6.5) or appropriate proof of C1 level. English native speakers are exempt from this requirement.
Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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Minimum ECTS credits
180
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MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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A first academic degree: e.g. Bachelor, Master or Diploma
https://www.hectorschool.kit.edu/downloads/Brochures/HECT...
A minimum of 2 or 3 years of practical experience in the specific field of the course is required.
Three years of work experience are recommended.
References are needed as evidence.
Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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GRE
Not Required
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APS verification
APS certificate
Required for Application
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Prerequisites
University Qualification
First academic degree: Bachelor, Master, Diploma, etc. (University, University of Applied Sciences, Cooperative State University) in a relevant subject, such as Engineering, Natural Sciences, Information Science or Economics. In exceptional cases other degrees may be accepted.
Professional Experience
at least 2 years professional experience in the specific field of the Master Program (depending on the first degree´s level); HECTOR Schools recommendation: > 3 years
References are needed as evidence
First university degree in:
- Economics
- Business informatics
- Business mathematics
- Industrial engineering
- Physics
- or a related subject
Basic knowledge in:
- Higher mathematics or stochastic
Basic knowledge in one of the following fields:
- Micro- and macroeconomics
- Finance or internal and external accounting
In exceptional cases other degrees may be accepted (e.g. depending on professional experience)
English Qualification
English language proficiency is required, e.g. English as mother tongue or test certificate (e.g. TOEFL score of at least 570 PBT; 230 CBT; 90 iBT or IELTs at least 6,5 points) or appropriate proof of C1 level.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Financial Engineering (FE)
Programme-specific documents
Curriculum vitae (file format: .pdf)
Certificates (e.g. Bachelor certificate, transcript of records, diploma supplement) (file format: .pdf)
Passport photograph (file format: .jpg)
Job reference as proof of relevant professional experience (e.g. an official letter from a former employer stating your position and how long you have been working there; signed by CEO or HR manager)
Optionally, letter of motivation (file format: .pdf)
Letter of Recommendation containing an assessment of your previously acquired competencies and their application to potential future management tasks (e.g. from a former employer or professor, or other close contact)
English language proficiency test certificate
(if English is not your mother tongue nor has it been the language of instruction for the last five years), if already available (file format: .pdf)
Optionally, other documents proving your qualification
Declaration of financial support. Please download the file Financial Support.pdf and have a filled out and signed version ready for upload.
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Financial Engineering (FE) at Hector School
Application procedure
Selection process
1. Review of your application by the admissions office
Upon receipt of your application, a confirmation will be sent. Your documents will then be reviewed by the admissions office and if approved, you will receive suggestions regarding the day and time of the interview.
2. I(nterview with a program director
One of the directors of the master program you applied for will interview you for 30 minutes at the HECTOR School or via the phone. After a positive evaluation, another 30-minute interview will take place at the HECTOR School or over the phone, in which the managing director of the HECTOR School will ask you for your motivation and possible further development.
3. Based on your application documents and the HECTOR School interviews, and in accordance with the admissions regulations, the admissions committee will decide on an internal ranking of the applicants. Immediately after the meeting of the admissions committee, you will receive a status report confirming your successful application.
Altogether, the process from receiving your application until the final decision of admission is completed within 6 weeks.
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HECTOR School of Engineering & Management
Technology Business School of the KIT
Schlossplatz 19
76131 Karlsruhe | Germany
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Tuition
1,500+ EUR
per semester
Semester contribution
180 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
15,264 – 24,264 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
The KIT will increase the tuition fees as of the winter term 2024/25 (i.e. 1st October 2024). The total amount of tuition fees will then be 36,000.00 € (thirty-six thousand Euro) for the entire Master´s program (excl. enrollment fees at each enrolled semester
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