International University of Monaco
MSc in Finance · Monaco · 16 months full-time (24 months for the part-time apprenticeship track in Corporate Banking and Financial Institutions)
- Ranked 20th globally in the FT Masters in Finance (Pre-Experience) 2026 ranking
- CFA Affiliated program (CFA Institute University Affiliation Program)
- Four specialization tracks: Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments, Private Banking & Wealth Management, Private Equity & Investment Banking, and Real Estate Management & Financing
- Class of 2024: 90% of graduates employed within 6 months of graduation, 74% at a multinational company
- Officially recognized by the Government of the Principality of Monaco (Ministerial Act No. 86-472 of August 1986)
At a glance
Duration
16 months full-time (24 months for the part-time apprenticeship track in Corporate Banking and Financial Institutions)
Location
Monaco
Language
English
Tuition
€27,450 for the Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments, Private Banking & Wealth Management, or Real Estate Management & Financing specializations, or €31,875 for Private Equity & Investment Banking, for the 2026-27 academic year; plus a €190/year Student Association fee and a €675 one-time "IUM for Life" fee.
Admissions requirements
Program
MSc in Finance
Degree expectation
A 3 or 4-year university degree. No GPA or degree classification minimum is published.
GMAT
GMAT optional
GMAT is not mentioned as required, recommended, or part of the standard application document list (motivation letter, degree/transcripts, CV, ID, English proficiency proof, application fee). No published minimum GMAT score.
GMAT is not mentioned as required, recommended, or part of the standard application document list (motivation letter, degree/transcripts, CV, ID, English proficiency proof, application fee). No published minimum GMAT score.
GRE
Not accepted
CFA in lieu of GMAT/GRE
No
Work experience
Not stated as a requirement. The admission criteria list only a university degree and English proficiency proof; the programme is described as being for graduates and young professionals, consistent with a pre-experience programme.
Application & outcomes
Application notes
Rolling admissions: the Admission Jury meets once per month; no fixed application-round deadlines are published.
Career outcomes
Class of 2024 (6 months after graduation): 90% of graduates employed, 74% working for a multinational company, 49% working in Monaco, 2% entrepreneurs. Named recruiters include Goldman Sachs, UBS, Barclays, Julius Baer Monaco, Edmond de Rothschild Monaco, Amundi and Société Générale Private Banking Monaco.
Last verified 16 Aug 2026. Figures change, always confirm time-sensitive details (deadlines, current GMAT medians) directly with the school before applying.
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