Ca' Foscari University of Venice
MA in Economics, Finance and Sustainability
Venezia, Italy
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* There are different rounds available. To check when you can apply: apply.unive.it
* depending on your nationality, yearly fees range from 700 to 2,599 euro
Key Summary
The Master's degree programme trains experts who possess:
- a high command of mathematical-statistical tools and a solid theoretical-quantitative background;
- high knowledge of economic and financial analysis and economic policy;
- strong legal and market regulation skills;
- solid methodological-theoretical and modelling skills in the field of economics, both in the context of research as well as in the professional context, to analyse the complexities of contemporary society and offer solutions to economic and social problems, in a dynamic perspective with a focus on innovations in the economic, financial and economic spheres, as well as adaptation to climate change.
It consists of three curricula.
The program gives the possibility of getting a joint/double degree in a partner university.
The program, entirely taught in English, consists of three curricula:
- Economics-QEM: trains economists with a solid background in economics; this course is part of the Erasmus Mundus QEM program and welcomes many foreign students;
- Quantitative Finance and Risk Management: provides financial expertise in line with international standards in terms of content and level of preparation;
- Sustainable Finance: provides training in finance in line with international standards to integrate sustainability dimensions and seize opportunities arising from the increasing focus in finance on the impacts of climate change and the achievement of sustainable development goals.
Some courses offered:
- Behavioral Finance
- Macroeconomics
- Law and Economics
- Corporate Banking and Credit Analysis
- Risk Measurement
- Econometrics
- Financial Economics
- International Financial Regulation
As a graduate, you'll have the knowledge you need to find employment at financial institutions and to operate as a professional manager, analyst, consultant, and broker. Some of your possible career opportunities are:
- Economic Systems Specialist
- Business Economics Specialist
- Corporate Finance Analyst
- Market Regulation Specialist
- International Business and Finance Consultant
- Insurance Expert
- Business Analyst
- Financial Analyst
QS rankings by subject: top 250 for Economics & Econometrics and top 300 Accounting & Finance
Ca’ Foscari University offers 20 high-achieving international students, intersted in a master degree programme, renewable scholarship packages of 10,000 euro a year
These scholarship packages are designed to offer support for the full duration of an award winner’s degree. To be eligible to apply, you will need a minimum 8.5/10 CGPA. Complete information about the requisites and procedures to apply are at the dedicated webpage: www.unive.it/scholarships
The regional government also offers financial aid for international students from low-income families for which you can apply after enrolment.
10 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE CA' FOSCARI:
1 - Ca’ Foscari offers excellence in both teaching and research. We are recognised by the QS World University Rankings as being among the best institutions in 16 different subject areas. We also have an EQUIS-accredited business school that offers innovative programmes in the field of management.
2 - We’re based in the heart of Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage city. With its student population and its year-round calendar of events, Venice offers a vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyle.
3 - The high-quality education we offer as a public university is subsidised by the Italian government, which means that our degrees are affordable. To make choosing Ca’ Foscari even more manageable, we offer scholarships for high-achieving
international students.
4 - We are proud to be Italy’s top university for internationalisation. We teach more than 40 languages and facilitate cultural studies of all kinds. Thanks to our many degrees entirely taught in English, we have a university community that
includes students from over 75 countries.
5 - We are a modern, forward-looking institution in every way. Our faculty and researchers are committed to impactful research that addresses the many global challenges facing us today, and our policies make sustainability in all of its forms an institutional priority.
6 - At Ca’ Foscari, we encourage you to design a tailor-made educational experience. We offer ways to personalise your learning, such as transversal study minors to help you expand your horizons and the possibility of learning and getting professional experience abroad. You can even take additional courses that interest you, free of charge.
7 - Your career is top of mind even before you begin your degree, so we offer opportunities and services to start building your future while you study. Our degrees incorporate a curricular internship that allows you to gain university credit. Our Career Service is always at your disposal, offering help with your CV and interview skills, and arranging interviews with international
and Italian employers
8 - Thanks to our amazing university community, events and initiatives, you benefit from – and end up contributing to – an enriching and stimulating student life that is animated by culture and sports. You might like to learn how to dragon boat, or perhaps you’d like to help run our international Short Film Festival. There is something for everyone.
9 - Once you get here, we work hard to help you get settled in. You’ll surely make use of our International Office, which organises and coordinates a dedicated International Welcome Week packed with social events and a Buddy Programme. Our Housing Office can assist you in finding suitable accommodations, and our various tutors will be ready to help with anything related to your academic experience.
10 - It couldn’t be easier to apply. Our whole application procedure takes place on a dedicated platform and there is no need to send us your physical documents during the evaluation process.