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MScPart-time, Distance6 semesterOctoberEUR 1990 per semesterEUR 1990 per semester

About Financial Engineering, MSc - at Distance and Independent Studies Center, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), Germany

The distance learning programme “Financial Engineering” is accredited to award the academic degree Master of Science (M.Sc.). The English-​language Master's programme has a standard period of study of six semesters (part-​time).

Objective and Target Group

In-depth knowledge of and expertise in modern financial mathematics and actuarial science, and the ability to apply these statistically and numerically, are becoming increasingly important in the financial and insurance sectors.
The distance learning programme is aimed at graduates of mathematics or other subjects with significant proportions of mathematics who wish to acquire a detailed understanding of financial mathematics.

Teaching-Learning-Format

The teaching-learning-format consists of comprehensive, scientifically sound and practice-oriented self-study materials that have been developed by experts especially for distance learning, an online campus as an interactive learning platform and on-campus phases to consolidate the knowledge that is acquired through self-study in theory and practice.Mandatory on-campus phases take place once per semester over a (long) weekend in Kaiserslautern. 

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Notes about fees for this course

At the moment, the tuition fees amount to EUR 1,990 per semester. In addition, a social contribution of currently EUR 124 is due each semester. As of now the one-​time fee for the Master's thesis amounts to EUR 720. Not included are travel and accommodation expenses or meal allowances during the on-​campus phases.

Entry requirements

The distance learning programme starts in the winter semester (October) of every year. The application phase usually opens in mid-May of the respective year. If you consider to access without a university degree, please be aware that we offer an aptitude test that will take place prior to the application phase. or information on the admission requirements and the application process please visit our website.

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