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UCLA Anderson Master of Financial Engineering
Today's financial markets run on sophisticated mathematical models, and the demand for people with deep quantitative expertise has never been higher. Our 16-month Master of Financial Engineering Program is a STEM-designated program designed to give you the tools and the network to solve the complex and creative challenges of today’s financial markets.
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Application Deadlines
Our application is now open for 2027-28! Apply now or join one of our admissions events to learn more!
The application period is divided into three rounds/deadlines:
ROUND 1
Deadline: November 30, 2026
ROUND 2
Deadline: January 31, 2027
ROUND 3
Deadline: April 1, 2027
Expand Your Career Readiness Through These Exclusive Offerings:
AI in Finance: From Models to Market Impact
AI is transforming how we approach financial problems and UCLA MFE students are at the forefront of this revolution. In Lars Lochstoer’s course, Advanced Financial Data Analytics and Applications of AI, students push the boundaries of emerging methods to solve real-world challenges.
The Applied Finance Project, a course where students solve a problem for a company or organization with faculty advisors’ guidance
The Master of Financial Engineering Advisory Board, an esteemed group of industry leaders who help steer the program’s curriculum, guest lecture for courses and support career services’ efforts.
Events, programs and competitions in collaboration with UCLA Anderson’s Fink Center for Finance, a highly regarded organization in the field.
Key Strengths of the MFE Program
Our location in Los Angeles, an extraordinary international crossroads, is among the world’s most vibrant and exciting geographic areas, offering unparalleled access to commercial and financial opportunity, as well as virtually limitless cultural and recreational options.
Business School Advantage
UCLA Anderson offers exceptional academic preparation, a cooperative and congenial student culture, and access to a thriving business community, as well as support services for scholastic and career advancement. Our MFE program affords a dynamic curriculum that combines theory, analytical skills and current business practice. UCLA Anderson MFEs join one of the world’s largest and most renowned alumni networks, with more than 36,000 members in over 100 countries.
Real-World Projects
Beyond the classroom, UCLA Anderson MFE students apply their knowledge to real-world settings through a summer internship and our Applied Finance Project (AFP). The hands-on AFP pairs student teams with real client projects, providing valuable exposure to potential employers and broadening their professional networks.
Learn From Renowned Finance Thought Leaders
Our trailblazing faculty are respected professors and researchers, as well as revered leaders in the world of finance. They will teach you in a curriculum that merges quantitative finance theories with up-to-the-minute business practices, so you can more effectively apply what you learn. Outside of our curriculum, our Financial Institutions Seminar brings industry leaders to you, giving you a window into the trends and dynamics that drive their businesses.
What You Can Do Next
You’re invited to attend our information sessions via webinar, on campus, or in cities we visit. You may also schedule a graduate campus tour of UCLA or arrange an MFE class visit. Our admissions team is looking forward to connecting with you. Our admissions ambassadors are also happy to answer your questions.
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