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The Master of Science in Financial Technology and Computing is
offered jointly by the Faculty of Informatics and by the Faculty of
Economics of the Università della Svizzera italiana, USI, situated in
Lugano - Switzerland. This full-time study programme comprises 120 ECTS
spread over 4 semesters (usual duration 2 years) and is entirely offered
in English.
This unique cross-discipline programme combines USI's
world-leading expertise in Finance and Informatics and offers exciting
career prospects that range from fintech startups to banks and insurers
to hedge funds. The programme has been designed to provide graduates
with an informatics background with the necessary tools and skills for
understanding fundamental problems in finance while, at the same time,
learning about advanced tools and techniques in informatics to be
applied in finance.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Science in Financial Technology and Computing is
offered jointly by the Faculty of Informatics and by the Faculty of
Economics of the Università della Svizzera italiana, USI, situated in
Lugano - Switzerland. This full-time study programme comprises 120 ECTS
spread over 4 semesters (usual duration 2 years) and is entirely offered
in English.
This unique cross-discipline programme combines USI's
world-leading expertise in Finance and Informatics and offers exciting
career prospects that range from fintech startups to banks and insurers
to hedge funds. The programme has been designed to provide graduates
with an informatics background with the necessary tools and skills for
understanding fundamental problems in finance while, at the same time,
learning about advanced tools and techniques in informatics to be
applied in finance.
Admission Requirements
85+
6.5+
The formal requirement for admission is a Bachelor's degree granted
by a recognised university in Informatics, Engineering, Mathematics,
Finance, or Economics. Students with other degrees may be admitted on a
case by case basis as well.
Candidates with a Bachelor's degree
from a recognised University of Applied Sciences may be admitted with
30-60 additional ECTS to be earned during or before the beginning of the
programme, with Bachelor courses according to a study programme defined
by the scientific director. Admissions will be treated on a case by
case basis.
30 Apr 2026
2 Years
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
2,000 CHF
International
4,000 CHF
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Master in Financial Technology and Computing
Campus Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland
24 monthsProgramme duration
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30 Apr, 2026Application Deadline
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Science in Financial Technology and Computing is offered jointly by the Faculty of Informatics and by the Faculty of Economics of the Università della Svizzera italiana, USI, situated in Lugano - Switzerland. This full-time study programme comprises 120 ECTS spread over 4 semesters (usual duration 2 years) and is entirely offered in English.
This unique cross-discipline programme combines USI's world-leading expertise in Finance and Informatics and offers exciting career prospects that range from fintech startups to banks and insurers to hedge funds. The programme has been designed to provide graduates with an informatics background with the necessary tools and skills for understanding fundamental problems in finance while, at the same time, learning about advanced tools and techniques in informatics to be applied in finance.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Science in Financial Technology and Computing is offered jointly by the Faculty of Informatics and by the Faculty of Economics of the Università della Svizzera italiana, USI, situated in Lugano - Switzerland. This full-time study programme comprises 120 ECTS spread over 4 semesters (usual duration 2 years) and is entirely offered in English.
This unique cross-discipline programme combines USI's world-leading expertise in Finance and Informatics and offers exciting career prospects that range from fintech startups to banks and insurers to hedge funds. The programme has been designed to provide graduates with an informatics background with the necessary tools and skills for understanding fundamental problems in finance while, at the same time, learning about advanced tools and techniques in informatics to be applied in finance.
Admission Requirements
The formal requirement for admission is a Bachelor's degree granted by a recognised university in Informatics, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or Economics. Students with other degrees may be admitted on a case by case basis as well.
Candidates with a Bachelor's degree from a recognised University of Applied Sciences may be admitted with 30-60 additional ECTS to be earned during or before the beginning of the programme, with Bachelor courses according to a study programme defined by the scientific director. Admissions will be treated on a case by case basis.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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