Mathematical Engineering - Financial Engineering
Padua, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,700 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Mathematical Engineering – Financial Engineering programme at the University of Padua is a limited-access track of the master’s degree. Founded in 1222, the University of Padua is one of Europe’s oldest institutions; notable figures include Copernicus, Galileo and Andrea Vesalio. The programme links mathematical modeling, stochastic processes, numerical methods and quantitative finance with engineering and computational tools.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in R&D and as consultants in organizations. They find roles in technology, civil, environmental engineering, IT laboratories, banks, insurance and energy companies. Typical roles include quantitative analyst, risk manager, financial engineer, data scientist, R&D engineer and consultant.
Program structure
This programme is the limited-access study track of the master’s degree in Mathematical Engineering
You can also check the open-access study track in Mathematical Modelling for Engineering and Science
This program is the limited-access study track of the master’s degree in Mathematical Engineering.
Awards: Master of Science in Mathematical Engineering
Credit: 120 ECTS
Merit-based scholarships
Padua International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Padua offers many scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree completely held in English in Padua.
Fee-waivers
The University of Padua additionally offers 100 full tuition fee waivers to students enrolling in one of its degree programs held completely in English.
Departmental scholarships
Some Departments offer additional scholarships to more students applying to Bachelor's and Master's degrees entirely taught in English.
Galilean School of Higher Education Scholarships
The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is the University of Padua’s school of excellence. It combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by renowned international visiting professors. Up to four highly talented international students are selected each year.
Scholarships awarded by other national or international organizations
Scholarships awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation MAECI
Every year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation awards scholarships for studying in Italy to both international students and Italian students who are permanent residents in countries other than Italy (IRE).
These scholarships aim to foster international cultural cooperation, spread the knowledge of the Italian language, culture, and science, as well as promote the Italian economic and technological system throughout the world.
Grants are offered to pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education Institutes, both public and legally recognized.
Loans for merit
The University of Padua has signed an agreement with the bank Banca Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A, the savings bank Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, and the Association ‘Friends of the University of Padua’. The agreement is aimed at providing EU students with a flexible borrowing option at advantageous interest rates, to be granted with no need for collateral, to bear expenses for education.
The loan will be granted following checks on the eligibility criteria of the student asking for the financing and prior approval of the lender.
Graduates work as professionals within research and development centres and as company consultants in public and private structures, in advanced technological fields of civil, environmental and industrial, engineering, information technology laboratories, financial institutions, banks, insurance companies, energy companies, or consulting firms.