CH · Master's
University of Lausanne (HEC Lausanne)
MSc in Finance
University of Lausanne (HEC Lausanne)
Course Overview
HEC Lausanne's MSc in Finance is one of continental Europe's most respected quantitative-finance degrees, taught in English from a lakeside campus a short train ride from Geneva's private-banking district. The programme offers specialisations in Corporate Finance, Asset & Risk Management, Quantitative Finance, and Data Analytics, built around rigorous training in financial econometrics, derivatives, portfolio theory, and Python/R modelling. HEC Lausanne is EQUIS- and AMBA-accredited, and the University of Lausanne sits comfortably inside the global top 150 (QS) — with the Swiss Finance Institute embedding its faculty at the frontier of research.
Sri Lankan applicants choose HEC Lausanne because Switzerland combines an almost symbolic tuition fee (public universities charge roughly CHF 580 per semester for everyone, local or international) with unrivalled access to the world's densest cluster of banks, asset managers, and commodity traders. Graduates who studied finance or quantitative subjects at Moratuwa, Colombo, Peradeniya, or CIMA/CFA-track backgrounds are well positioned. Living costs are high, but the fee saving versus a UK or US master's is enormous — and Geneva/Zurich salaries are among the highest in the world.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, management, mathematics, engineering, or a quantitative discipline with strong grades.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with degrees from Moratuwa, Colombo, Peradeniya, SLIIT, or NSBM (and CFA/CIMA-track profiles) are competitive.
- check_circle Demonstrated quantitative foundation — calculus, statistics, and econometrics — is expected.
- check_circle GMAT/GRE is not mandatory but a strong score strengthens borderline applications.
- check_circle Online application with certified transcripts, CV, and a motivation letter.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency.
- check_circle Waived if your prior degree was taught and examined entirely in English — Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium programmes qualify with an MOI letter.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (CHF) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | CHF 1,160 | Rs. 429,200 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Lausanne) | CHF 22,000 | Rs. 8,140,000 |
| Health Insurance (per year) | CHF 3,600 | Rs. 1,332,000 |
| Residence Permit & Setup | CHF 400 | Rs. 148,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | CHF 27,160 | Rs. 10,049,200 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Switzerland lets non-EU graduates stay 6 months to seek work, and finance graduates are a priority hire under the skilled-worker quota. HEC Lausanne finance alumni place at UBS, Julius Baer, Pictet, Lombard Odier, Credit Suisse successor desks, BCG, and Geneva's commodity-trading houses (Trafigura, Vitol, Cargill). Starting salaries for finance master's graduates in Geneva/Zurich run CHF 90,000-110,000 — among the highest globally. The degree is also strong preparation for CFA charterholding.
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