UK · Master's
Imperial College Business School
MSc Finance
Imperial College Business School
Course Overview
Imperial College Business School's MSc Finance is ranked #3 globally for Master's in Finance (Financial Times Master's in Finance Ranking 2025) — behind only HEC Paris and ESCP Europe and ahead of LBS and LSE. The 1-year programme has roughly 200 students per cohort, with an average age of 23 and a strong quantitative orientation — pre-term math camp covers stochastic calculus, regression, and Python for finance. Core modules include Corporate Finance, Asset Pricing, Derivatives, Investments, and Big Data in Finance. Three electives let students specialise in Asset Management, Investment Banking, FinTech, or Risk Management.
Sri Lankan applicants — particularly those targeting investment banking, asset management, or quant trading — pick Imperial because the London location is unmatched for finance recruiting (95% of MSc Finance grads place in London or NYC), the CFA partnership reduces the CFA Level 1 syllabus burden, and Imperial's quantitative-finance brand carries strongly with employers like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, and Citadel. The 2-year UK Graduate Route makes a Skilled Worker conversion route very achievable through Imperial's dense employer network.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree (any quantitative discipline — Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science) from a recognised Sri Lankan university — minimum First-Class (1st / GPA 3.7+).
- check_circle Strong quantitative undergraduate record — Imperial expects high grades in Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics modules.
- check_circle GMAT 600+ or GRE Quant 160+ — required for all 2026 applicants.
- check_circle Two academic / professional references; personal statement; CV.
- check_circle Pre-MSc Finance internship or relevant work experience at a bank / asset manager / consulting firm strengthens the application considerably.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (min 6.5 in each section).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall (min 22 in each section).
- check_circle PTE Academic: 69 Overall (min 62 in each section).
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught and assessed entirely in English AND completed at a university where English is the official language (most Sri Lankan applicants from CHEC, UoM, or international universities qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (£) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (full programme) | £57,000 | Rs. 22,800,000 |
| Living Expenses (12 months, London) | £18,000 | Rs. 7,200,000 |
| Student Visa & IHS Fee | £1,250 | Rs. 500,000 |
| GMAT / GRE Test, Recruiting Wardrobe & Setup | £1,500 | Rs. 600,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | £77,750 | Rs. 31,100,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 2-year UK Graduate Route on completion. 96% employment within 3 months of graduation (FT MiF Ranking 2025). Top hirers: Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Citi, BlackRock, Citadel, AQR, Brevan Howard, Lazard, Rothschild, McKinsey, BCG, Bain. Median post-MSc Finance salary in London: £75,000 + £25,000-50,000 bonus (LKR 30M + LKR 10-20M).
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