The Master in Finance programme at EBS. Become the best in the financial sector.
Master in Finance
- 4 semester | 2 semester
- 120 ECTS | 60 ECTS
- 8,950 鈧� / semester | 13,500 鈧� / semester
- Full-time
- English
- FT Ranking: Top 37 Master
- optional stay abroad
- Start of lectures spring 14.01.2027
- Start of lectures fall 20.08.2026
- Campus Rheingau
Financial Times Ranking
The Financial Times Ranking is the most important business school ranking for university providers in education and continuing education. The ranking is a confirmation of the excellence of EBS's degree programmes and executive education programmes in providing the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career. It assesses several important criteria such as graduate satisfaction, employment rates and salaries after graduation, emphasising our commitment to helping our graduates build successful careers. In addition, the ranking takes into account diversity criteria, such as gender diversity, and also extends to international diversity among our students, faculty and board members.
Current award 2025:
- Master in Finance: 37th place worldwide // 3nd place in Germany
QS World University Rankings
The QS World University Ranking has been examining the development of universities and colleges worldwide for almost 20 years and provides an overview of their qualifications. This year's ranking includes 1,500 universities in 104 countries. The results are based on the analysis of 17.5 million academic publications and the expert opinions of more than 240,000 university teachers and employers.
In this year's QS ranking, the Master's in Management and the Master's in Finance are once again ranked in a good position. Both Master鈥檚 programmes have performed excellent in various categories of the ranking and stand out in particular in the areas of 鈥淎lumni Outcom" and 鈥淓mployability鈥�. This reflects the fact that students at EBS not only receive a first-class education, but are also provided with the skills and knowledge they need for successful professional development and making an impact.
Current award 2026:
- Master in Finance: 81th place worldwide // 3nd place in Germany
AACSB
AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) is a global not-for-profit organisation that brings together educators, students and businesses to achieve a common goal: to educate the next generation of leaders. Since 1916, AACSB has stood for the highest standards of quality, providing quality assurance, business education information, and learning and development services worldwide.
Wissenschaftsrat
In 2022, EBS Universit盲t was reaccredited by Wissenschaftsrat, the German Council of Science and Humanities, for the next 5 years.
This academic seal of quality is awarded to non-governmental universities whose performance in teaching and research meets recognised scientific standards. The period of accreditation by the Wissenschaftsrat is for a maximum of ten years, depending on the outcome of the review process. The Wissenschaftsrat is one of Germany鈥檚 most critical science policy advisory bodies and advises the federal and state governments on developing universities, science and research. In the multi-stage accreditation procedure, which includes the submission of a self-report by the university and a visit to the university by an external group of experts over several days, the university is evaluated in eight key areas. These include its academic quality in research and teaching, its structures and equipment, and its quality assurance and development.
This makes the Master in Finance special
The financial industry is one of the most important sectors of the economy.
It is also an industry with a particular need for values and a responsibility towards people.
At EBS Universit盲t, we offer you state-of-the-art teaching content, individual personal development and practical work with the big names from the finance industry.
So you are perfectly prepared for an exciting future.
Your advantages
Welcome to the EBS family.
The most important part of your studies is not only 'what', but especially 'with whom'. The EBS family is an exceptional community. International, inspiring, innovative. You are not studying with strangers but with friends, with like-minded people. We want to achieve remarkable things together. Our students organise congresses, cultural events or run their own real investment fund.
Knowledge has no value without values.
We know just how important it is, especially in business management, to work with diverse stakeholders, i.e. other people, so that empathy and values make the decisive difference. They shape future leaders who drive things forward and engage others. We teach our values courage, responsibility, consideration and a strong backbone in our classes and our Coaching & Leadership Hub.
Challenge-based learning with state-of-the-art content:
Studying at EBS must keep up with the pace of the international financial markets. Blockchain, AI, Roboadvisory or FinTech are part of everyday life at EBS.
- Already back in 2017, we implemented FinTech modules in the curriculum for the Master in Finance. EBS was one of the first universities in Europe to introduce Blockchain, Cryptography, Machine Learning (AI) as standard teaching content. Students design innovative machine learning models and develop their own blockchain projects.
- A separate student-run finance initiative offers the opportunity to gain initial practical experience outside of the curriculum. Our students founded an investment fund which is unique at German universities. The fund is licensed and recognised by BaFin.
- Practice partners participate in all study courses.
Increase your own market value
Every university degree is an investment. Graduates of the Master in Finance programme can pursue a career as a manager in all areas of finance:
Investment banker, asset manager, CFO, financial analyst, auditor, private equity specialist, alternative investments and real estate finance manager, risk manager, or start your career at the German Central Bank or the ECB.
Our Network
The safest bank: Our corporate partners
Since we were founded, intensive cooperation with companies has been central to our teaching. So the big names in this industry are frequent visitors. Together with our partners, you will learn to master practical tasks during your studies. Our Career Services Centre helps you to make valuable contacts in the business world during your studies.
Here are just a few of our corporate partners:
- Allianz
- Citi
- Deka Invest
- DWS
- Goldman Sachs
- JP Morgan
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Master in Finance
The degree programme comprises four semesters (120 ECTS) and integrates intensive cooperation with companies into most courses, in which students work on practice-related projects supervised and coached by our faculty members. In the first semester, in addition to the practical Onboarding Project, the strategic, economic and financial foundations are laid in core modules. The second semester offers you the opportunity to specialise in elective modules and to enhance your practical experience in the Field Project.
You can organise the last two semesters entirely according to your needs: Either through a stay abroad at one of our partner universities (Semester Abroad Track) or through an internship in a company (Practice Track). The last part of the programme is dedicated to your final thesis. With an additional semester abroad in the Semester Abroad Track, you also have the option of obtaining a double degree.
With the Accelerated Track, you have the opportunity to shorten the duration of your studies and complete your Master's degree programme in two semesters (60 ECTS). The prerequisite for this is a Bachelor's degree with 240 ECTS credits or, in the case of a degree with fewer than 240 ECTS credits, corresponding professional experience. Further information can be found in the admission requirements.
During your studies, you will acquire key competences for your future job in Professional Development Workshops and will be prepared for a career as a leadership personality through individual coaching from the EBS Coaching & Leadership Hub. In addition, you will have the opportunity to further develop your international language skills through foreign language courses at the EBS Language Centre.
This is what you learn in the Master in Finance
The Master in Finance programme teaches General Content, which helps you to place subject knowledge in a wider context, and then goes further and further in depth with Advanced Content to build expertise in the relevant subject area.
A list of partner universities, detailed study plans and module descriptions can be found in the info material, which you can request at the top of this page.
Study content
Core modules:
- Financial Statement Analysis for Security Valuation
- Fundamentals of Corporate Valuation
- Empirical Corporate Finance
- Applied Corporate Valuation
- Financial Modeling
- Empirical Finance
Elective modules:
- Alternative Investments and Derivatives
- Mega Projects 鈥� Finance, Risk & Society
- Risk Management in Financial Institutions
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Accounting for Merger & Acquisitions and IFRS
- Economics of Financial Markets and Crises
Field project:
- Wealth Creation through Active Asset Allocation
- Applied Business Analytics Hackathon
- Corporate Finance and Investment Banking
Professional and future skills:
- Python
- Statistics
- Econometrics
- Key Skills for a Modern Financial Professional
Tracks
Every person is different. Numerous ways to do a Master's degree at EBS.
We have designed the Master's programmes to be flexible. Depending on your level of knowledge, skills and goals, you can take the path in your studies that best suits you and your life circumstances.
Semester Abroad Track (120 ECTS)
With the Semester Abroad Track, you gain experience abroad and prepare yourself for an international career. This track comprises the first two semesters at EBS, the third semester abroad at one of our partner universities and concludes in the fourth semester with your thesis.
Practice Track (120 ECTS)
Have you already gained sufficient experience abroad? Then the Practice Track offers you the chance to focus on your practical experience. This track comprises the first two semesters at EBS, one semester for internships and one semester for your thesis. The long and intensive internships can be completed either in the third or fourth semester. The remaining semester is dedicated to your thesis, which may be assigned by a company.
Accelerated Track (60 ECTS)
Accelerate your career. The Accelerated Track gives you the opportunity to shorten the duration of your studies to two semesters. The prerequisite for this track is a Bachelor's degree with 240 ECTS or corresponding professional experience for a degree with less than 240 ECTS. Further information can be found in the admission requirements.
Dual Degree
In addition to your degree at EBS Universit盲t, you can obtain a second international degree (MBA or Master). Extend your studies abroad at one of our partner universities by one semester in the Semester Abroad Track and receive a double degree. This will give you more specialised knowledge in a broader international context and increase your international market value.
Practice-oriented
Challenged-based Learning
Experience top-class expert lectures and a strong practical orientation. In addition to interactive lectures, there is an emphasis on case studies and real-world projects, so the degree programme reflects cutting-edge management practices. In addition, close collaboration with industry leaders and practitioners is encouraged to equip students with the skills, competencies and mindsets required in today's global economy.
International programme
Many possibilities. One language.
At EBS Universit盲t you will study at an international level and in an international environment. That's why all lectures and events are, of course, held in English.
It could hardly be more international.
International professors and lecturers, study groups with high diversity or an integrated stay abroad are without question the best preparation for a career in international top management.
Lecturers
Get to know the lecturers
EBS Universit盲t is one of the leading business universities in Germany, but we are not satisfied with that: our professors aim to make the Faculty of Business Administration, as a management-focused business school, a leader in Europe. In the master's programme, professors with many years of practical experience as well as internationally renowned researchers teach. They all work together to shape leaders for the future.
Our faculty is supported by members of the adjunct faculty. You will be taught by experts who hold top positions in business or are active in leading companies.
Made by EBS
Our goal to impart knowledge and values has proved successful.
This is underpinned by a strong network of over 12,000 alumni who work in top positions. From Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Rothschild, Citi, UBS and many more. The alumni network is always there to support you during and after your studies. As you can see - we are a very big family.
Even we are always impressed by the successful career paths of our graduates:
- Benjamin Bilske - Founder and CEO of NAGA Group AG
- Dr. Wolfgang Fink 鈥� CEO of Goldman Sachs for Germany, Austria and Switzerland
- Jan-Henrik Lafrentz - CFO of Man Truck
- Marc-Aurel Boersch 鈥� CEO Nestl茅 Germany
- Hubertus M眉hlh盲user 鈥� CEO Pontem
- Martin Krebs 鈥� CEO InG-DiBa
- Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein - CEO LGT Group
- Stefan Jekel - Head of International Listings at New York Stock Exchange
I learned all the important professional basics at EBS. Also, how to deal with stress and a high level of pressure and demands. Working in departments and organizing congresses is perfect to learn how to organize and implement something in a short time.
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Studying with distinction
AACSB accreditation
AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) is a global not-for-profit organisation that brings together educators, students and businesses to achieve a common goal: to educate the next generation of leaders. Since 1916, AACSB has stood for the highest standards of quality, providing quality assurance, business education information, and learning and development services worldwide.
Wissenschaftsrat
In 2022, EBS Universit盲t was reaccredited by Wissenschaftsrat, the German Council of Science and Humanities, for the next 5 years.
This academic seal of quality is awarded to non-governmental universities whose performance in teaching and research meets recognised scientific standards. The period of accreditation by the Wissenschaftsrat is for a maximum of ten years, depending on the outcome of the review process. The Wissenschaftsrat is one of Germany鈥檚 most critical science policy advisory bodies and advises the federal and state governments on developing universities, science and research. In the multi-stage accreditation procedure, which includes the submission of a self-report by the university and a visit to the university by an external group of experts over several days, the university is evaluated in eight key areas. These include its academic quality in research and teaching, its structures and equipment, and its quality assurance and development.
Stiftung Akkreditierungsrat
All study programmes at EBS Universit盲t are accredited by the Accreditation Council and are reviewed regularly in cooperation with the accreditation agency FIBAA.
The superordinate Foundation Akkreditierungsrat is an association of the German federal states aiming for quality assurance in learning and teaching at German universities. Since 2018, following the conversion of the German accreditation process, the Akkreditierungsrat has focused on the decision of accreditations. These are based on reviews of the accreditation agencies on programme accreditations as well as system accreditations. Thus, the Akkreditierungsrat plays an essential role in the final evaluation of the respective study programme. The Accreditation Council only accepts expert reports from accreditation agencies that have the EQAR registration of the Accreditation Council. The degree programmes at EBS Universit盲t have been assessed by FIBAA, which is notably recognised in business and economics.
Events for potential students
Your profile
The financial services industry is the heart of a modern economy and an extremely dynamic and exciting industry. The Master in Finance is the best preparation for your successful management career in the finance sector.
Characteristics and skills
The financial world is looking for well-trained individuals with sound specialist knowledge and international experience. Strong analytical skills, willingness to take risks and presentation skills are just as important as courage, responsibility, backbone and empathy - in short, the ability to inspire and lead people.
Admission requirements and application
The master鈥檚 programme at EBS Universit盲t trains future managers who shape and drive the economy. This process begins by finding the right people for our Master in Finance study programme.
Admission requirements
EBS Universit盲t follows a holistic selection process. We assess the above minimum scores in the context of your overall profile, professional experience and background. There are no application deadlines at EBS. However, to ensure a smooth start to your studies, we recommend that you submit your application before 30 June (start fall term) and before 30 November (start spring term). For international applicants who require a visa, we recommend that you submit your application before 30 May (start fall term) or 15 October (start spring term).
Start your application by submitting the following documents on our online application platform:
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree and transcripts in any field of study with at least 180 ECTS or an equivalent recognised qualification from an equally recognised institution. An application can also be submitted with a current transcript of records if the bachelor's degree is not yet available.
Accelerated Track (60 ECTS):
A bachelor鈥檚 degree and transcripts with at least 240 ECTS or an equivalent recognised qualification. Bachelor's degrees with 180 or 210 ECTS can be considered for the Accelerated Track if they have at least 12 or 6 months of professional experience (full-time) after the Bachelor's degree programme. This work experience must be related to the content of the intended degree programme and must have been completed by the start of the degree programme at the latest. - English language certificate (TOEFL庐 iBT/MyBest TOEFL: minimum 95; IELTS: 7; Duolingo English Test: minimum 125 or an equivalent certificate). Upon proof, if you have completed an undergraduate degree in English, are a native speaker, or have worked for at least 2 years in an English-speaking country, no certificate is required.
- A valid GMAT (either classic or new Focus edition - scores will be based on GMAC's percentile tables), GRE, , EBSgrad Test, Common Admissions Test (CAT), or CFA Level 1 score.
For candidates interested in the Semester Abroad Track, CFA Level 1 unfortunately does not apply due to the regulations of our partner universities.
Learn more about the online application
Special admission route: SPJIMR
If you study on the Global Management Programme of SPJIMR in Mumbai, India, you can complete the EBS Master of Science programme in 12 months. You will spend the first six months on the SPJIMR programme before joining the Master's programme at EBS.
Individual selection interview
In the interview, we evaluate your motivation and social skills. The decision factors are performance and learning motivation, as well as communication skills and willingness to act in a socially responsible manner, in addition to your own initiative and drive.
After the selection interview, you can expect to hear back from us with a final decision within one week.
Learn more about the application process
An investment in your future
We focus on the quality of teaching. EBS Universit盲t stands for one of the best management education programmes in the entire German-speaking world. You need to plan the following investment for the Master in Finance at EBS:
Tuition fees in total (including all fees):
Semester Abroad or Practice Track (for 4 semesters): 37,780 euros
Accelerated Track (for 2 semesters): 30,980 euros
Early enrolment bonus:
Reduction of tuition fees by a total of 3,000 euros*
- for enrolment by 31 July for the spring term of the following year
- for enrolment by 28 February for the fall term of the same year
*In order to receive the bonus, enrolment (signing of the study contract by the applicant) must be completed by the specified deadlines. As our selection process takes time, we recommend submitting the application at least one month before the respective deadline.
Student financing
We try to enable all excellent applicants to study - regardless of their economic situation. Your performance, motivation and personality are decisive here. There is a wide range of options for financing a study programme. In many cases, it makes sense to combine various options. Take a look at the possibilities of scholarships and student funding. Here, you can find out which option is best for you.
You have further questions?
We will advise you personally on all questions relating to the study programme, student finance and studying at EBS in general.
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