Finance and Economics (MEF)
Economia e Finanza
Master (Laurea magistrale) (LM-16) · 2 years · taught in english · Milano
Two-year Master of Science programme taught in English at the Department of Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods providing advanced expertise in quantitative finance, econometrics, financial risk modeling, macro-financial analysis, and securities valuation.
At a glance
| Degree | Master (Laurea magistrale) |
|---|---|
| Degree class | LM-16 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 2 years |
| City | Milano |
| Admission | Online Background Knowledge Test |
| Latest published deadline | Fourth online background knowledge test session (for applications by 20 July 2026), 2026-07-30 (intake 2026/27) |
Admission
- Online Background Knowledge Test
- Compulsory 40-question multiple-choice online examination administered in English covering Mathematics and Statistics and Economics and Business/Finance. Exam duration is 60 minutes. Minimum pass threshold is 20 correct answers out of 40, with no penalty for wrong answers. The test can only be sat once. Candidates scoring 105/110 or higher in an Italian bachelor degree are exempt.
- Source, checked 23 October 2026
- Curricular and dossier evaluation
- Candidates passing the background knowledge test have their undergraduate credits (CFU), cumulative grades in mathematics, statistics, and economics, and motivation assessed by the Admission Board. An additional oral interview via MS Teams may be scheduled.
- Source, checked 23 October 2026
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree
- Bachelor degree with minimum curricular credits in mathematics, statistics, economics, and business administration.
- Source, checked 23 October 2026
- English proficiency
- English proficiency at CEFR B2 level or higher, verified via a recognized certificate issued no more than three years before application, an English level certified by SLAM during a University of Milan degree programme no more than four years before application, or the SLAM entry test.
- Source, checked 23 October 2026
Deadlines
| Date | What | Intake | Who | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 April 2026 | First online background knowledge test session (for applications by 31 March 2026) | 2026/27 | Everyone | Official |
| 30 April 2026 | Non-EU visa seekers application deadline | 2026/27 | Non-EU, resident abroad | Official |
| 13 May 2026 | Second online background knowledge test session (last session for non-EU visa applicants) | 2026/27 | Everyone | Official |
| 11 June 2026 | Third online background knowledge test session (for applications by 31 May 2026) | 2026/27 | Everyone | Official |
| 30 July 2026 | Fourth online background knowledge test session (for applications by 20 July 2026) | 2026/27 | Everyone | Official |
Every fact on this page was checked against official sources on 23 October 2026. Deadlines change every year: the university's own call is binding (official page).