MSc in International Finance
Launch a global finance career by mastering corporate finance, investment strategies, and gaining CFA-aligned expertise to thrive in today’s competitive financial markets.
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An MSc for ambitious careers in the financial industry
The MSc in International Finance has been redesigned for the 2025 intake to meet the evolving demands of an ever-changing financial sector. Combining academic excellence with practical exposure, this programme equips students with the technical expertise and strategic mindset required to thrive in today’s global financial landscape.
Students benefit from a flexible curriculum with two specialised tracks, enabling them to gain advanced expertise in finance and prepare for high-impact careers in the industry:
- Capital Markets Track, which focuses on global financial markets, trading strategies, and risk management.
- Financial Analysis Track, which develops expertise in financial modelling, company valuation, and investment decision-making.
Learning takes place in a dynamic Finance Hub on EDHEC’s Nice campus, where theory meets practice through workshops, business games, case studies, and industry-led lectures.
You will be given the tools and knowledge to assess companies and investments, evaluate portfolio management strategies and master corporate finance decisions at a business level. The MSc in International Finance is a CFA Programme Partner and closely follows the CFA Level 1 exam curriculum. Completion of the MSc in International Finance will prepare you to sit the CFA Level 1 exam.
In partnership with:
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CFA Institute
The CFA Institute, the world's largest association of investment professionals, is globally recognised as the definitive standard in the financial industry. This partnership is a strong indication of the close ties between EDHEC and the finance industry, underscoring the quality of EDHEC programmes and their relevance to business.
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CQF Institute
Established in 2014, the CQF Institute, part of Fitch Learning, is the global quant finance-focused membership organization with more than 27,000 from 90 countries, and serves as the awarding body for the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), the world’s largest professional qualification in quantitative finance. |
An MSc for ambitious careers in the financial industry
The MSc in International Finance has been redesigned for the 2025 intake to meet the evolving demands of an ever-changing financial sector. Combining academic excellence with practical exposure, this programme equips students with the technical expertise and strategic mindset required to thrive in today’s global financial landscape.
Students benefit from a flexible curriculum with two specialised tracks, enabling them to gain advanced expertise in finance and prepare for high-impact careers in the industry:
- Capital Markets Track, which focuses on global financial markets, trading strategies, and risk management.
- Financial Analysis Track, which develops expertise in financial modelling, company valuation, and investment decision-making.
Learning takes place in a dynamic Finance Hub on EDHEC’s Nice campus, where theory meets practice through workshops, business games, case studies, and industry-led lectures.
You will be given the tools and knowledge to assess companies and investments, evaluate portfolio management strategies and master corporate finance decisions at a business level. The MSc in International Finance is a CFA Programme Partner and closely follows the CFA Level 1 exam curriculum. Completion of the MSc in International Finance will prepare you to sit the CFA Level 1 exam.
In partnership with:
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CFA Institute
The CFA Institute, the world's largest association of investment professionals, is globally recognised as the definitive standard in the financial industry. This partnership is a strong indication of the close ties between EDHEC and the finance industry, underscoring the quality of EDHEC programmes and their relevance to business.
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CQF Institute
Established in 2014, the CQF Institute, part of Fitch Learning, is the global quant finance-focused membership organization with more than 27,000 from 90 countries, and serves as the awarding body for the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), the world’s largest professional qualification in quantitative finance. |
OVERVIEW
Your MSc in International Finance in a nutshell
Within the financial sector, international finance has many characteristics that make it unique. Its role is to manage transactions and cash flows across borders. It deals with international banking, global trade, cross-border investment... Professionals in the sector have to deal with constraints such as global market evolutions or different economic policies from country to country.
On completing the MSc in International Finance you will be equipped with the financial-market skills and techniques you need to pursue a career in international finance.
The MSc in International Finance at EDHEC is a programme for everyone who is driven to work at a company or in a fund in the financial sector, helping them to make good decisions, to increase the value, not only for the company's shareholders, their owners, but also to all the stakeholders and to society in general. We give them tools in the valuation of companies.
We give them tools in how to make sound investments, whether it's investments in infrastructure or investments in portfolio of stocks and bonds. We discuss in class how to make those decisions. We give them tools
in Treasury. So how to manage liquidity by a company.
We discuss deal making by investment banks how to start a negotiation for the acquisition of another company, how to raise money, how to raise funds to to set up a fund, a fund with
with specific targets.
We discuss how to enact corporate change, how to acquire companies, and improve the corporate governance. What we do in the class is we analyse a problem first using the numbers. But once we've calculated
them, once we know them, we close the laptop, we put it away, and then we start thinking about the problem itself.
How to use those numbers to inform the decision is going to lead into a negotiation, into an interaction with the shareholders of the firm, with all the stakeholders. And for that, we need to think further ahead.
Making sense of the numbers also involves the ability to tell a story. It's usually the most effective way to communicate How you've arrived at your conclusions. Financial decisions are made by consensus, by interaction, by negotiation.
And this is what we impart in our lessons, What I'm certainly most proud about my students is to witness the progress
they make throughout the term. When we start, they have
some basic knowledge. They have read, they follow the press.
By the time they finish, they are much more critical about what they read, what they learn. They can make opinions for themselves in a much more informed way.
The EDHEC Master of Science programme is accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research to confer a recognised BAC+5 degree with the Master's Grade. This authorisation was granted following an evaluation by the National Management Programmes Assessment Commission (Commission d’Évaluation des Formations de Gestion).
- understand the uses and pricing of financial instruments
- perform investment analysis and valuation
- assess portfolio management strategies and techniques
- make use of numerical and financial modelling tools
- master key financial management decisions
- frame ethical issues in finance
- know the managerial skills the market demands and be able to assess your own competency level
JULY-AUG
FOUNDATION COURSES*
SEPT-FEB
CORE MODULES & ELECTIVES
MAR-MAY
PERSONALISATION PERIOD: electives, certificates, Master project
JUNE-ONWARDS
INTERNSHIP OR EMPLOYMENT
*based on applicant's background, some fully remote and self-paced courses may be required before the on-campus modules begin in September.
September–May: on-campus academic courses** - June onwards: work experience
- 18-month full-time programme: One-year academic programme and a 4-6-month internship/work placement
- Taught entirely in English
- A mix of foundation courses, core courses & electives
- Career Booster
- Master’s project
- French classes
*based on applicant's background, some fully remote and self-paced courses may be required before the on-campus modules begin in September.
Age range: 22-31
The EDHEC Masters in Finance programmes have an equal impact on skills and careers. They provide business-relevant education for students seeking top-level positions in leading global financial institutions. Thanks to their close ties with major financial industry players, the EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute and Programme Corporate Partners, our programmes will help you become a leader in finance.
Laurent Deville & Emmanuel JURCZENKO
Directors, Finance Track
COURSES
The core skills you need in international finance
Our teaching methods aim to give you the core skills you need to succeed in a complex and competitive business environment. You will learn to deepen your analytical thinking, develop practical skills and design creative strategies for business success. International finance is an exciting sector, with many parameters to master in order to manage the finances of large companies.
During the MSc, you will become an expert by studying advanced valuation, corporate risk management, financial accounting & analysis. Throughout the programme, you will learn the soft skills that are essential for an international finance professional, such as problem solving and critical thinking.
You will also gain the cross-cultural communication skills that are necessary for an international career.
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Core curriculum
- Embraces the latest technology
- Responds to trends in the market
- Co-developed with leading business partners
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Blended learning
- Tutorials
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Seminars
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Applied learning
- Business games
- Case studies
- Entrepreneurship projects
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Personal performance coaching
- Interviewing strategies
- Teamwork development
- Intercultural communication skills
You will take the following three foundation courses online in the July/August period prior to arriving on campus. Depending on your background, the Selection Committee may require you to take specific classes or allow you to choose three courses from the list.
This course will provide you with the basic concepts of fixed-income derivatives trading and pricing.
At the end of the course, you will know how a bond market and a derivatives exchange work; the main differences between an exchange and OTC trading; what are derivatives useful for; how to speculate, hedge or arbitrage in derivatives markets; and how a market maker manages a book. You should be able to move from fixed-income instruments to derivatives on these instruments.
On completing this course, you will be able to extract information from market prices (term structure of interest rates, etc.).
The objective of this course is to provide you with a solid grounding in the principles and practice of finance and to develop your understanding of the tools necessary to make good financial decisions. This module aims to give you a knowledge and understanding of key management issues in corporate finance and in the market for financial assets.
Core modules are classes that must be taken by all students of the programme.
This course discusses the foundations of financial decision-making in a corporation, including internal financing and external borrowing policies, and how these interact with investment. The course uses market pricing as the unifying framework to evaluate decisions of capital budgeting, leverage and extensions to real options analysis, as well as liquidity management.
On completing the course, you will be able to analyse and understand how companies make capital-structure and dividend policy decisions and evaluate capital investments using a selection of appraisal techniques. More specifically, you will be able to solve financing problems using theory, financial and other numerical tools.
This course provides the students with the basic concepts of Fixed Income Derivatives trading and pricing. At the end of the course, the student will know how a bond market and a derivatives exchange works, what are the main differences between an exchange and the OTC, what are derivatives useful for, how to speculate, hedge or arbitrage in derivatives markets and how a market maker manages a book. Fixed income derivatives markets are the largest. One should be able to move from fixed income
instruments to derivatives on these instruments.
The course will provide an introduction to Sustainable Finance focusing on motivation and role for sustainable finance, state of climate finance investments, climate physical and transition risks for finance and supervisory climate scenarios of the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). It also focuses on climate financial risk disclosure (international standards, data providers, and limitations, green), finance instruments: characteristics and limits (including greenwashing) and the policy, institutional and regulatory landscape for sustainable finance.
The course will equip you with the core empirical methods used in risk management, pricing and portfolio construction, with a strong emphasis on practical implementation and Python applications. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the manipulation of financial data, volatility modelling, market risk measures, portfolio construction models and numerical simulations.
On completing the course, you should be able to analyse empirical data observed in financial markets, interpret the output of quantitative analysis and apply the various quantitative tools used in various contexts (pricing, portfolio construction, risk analysis).
You will learn the basic concepts of academic research and be able to apply these concepts to your research for and composition of your applied master’s project.
This seminar aims to develop your cognitive and behavioural ability to manage and lead effectively across cultures, particularly if you plan to pursue a career in finance. You will gain practical experience by working in international teams and learn to question stereotypes through heightened cultural awareness and a critical analysis of diverse leadership styles.
This course will advise you of the ethical challenges of finance, including financial markets, financial services and financial management. You will be made aware of the relevance of ethical norms for professionals in finance. Many of the ethical norms in finance are embodied in law and government regulation and are enforced by the courts and regulatory bodies. Ethics plays a vital role, however, by guiding the formation of law and regulation and by guiding conduct in areas not governed or controlled by law and regulation.
2 tracks are available. Here is the list of core modules per track :
This course introduces the foundations of modern portfolio construction, asset pricing models, and risk-adjusted performance measures. Students will learn how to build portfolios, compute various measures of risk and performance, and analyse the risk-return profile of various investment strategies.
You will learn how to improve the decision quality in investment management through augmenting investment decision designs with human and artificial intelligence. Such decision design enables investment processes to remain adaptive to changing market environments. The objective of augmented intelligence is to enhance human decision-making processes. In investment management, this involves integrating AI with human expertise to achieve most evidence-based decisions for efficiently deploying capital. You will learn how to practically achieve such outcomes, by applying latest asset and risk management techniques (causality-focused, risk factor-based, debiased and heuristics-driven, fuzzy).
The course introduces students to the different types of funds, both from a legal and investment perspectives and addresses the current innovations in the financial industry. It makes the link between Modern Portfolio Theory and Asset Management. It then specializes into the specificities of hedge funds.
The aim of this course is to understand what private equity financing implies and delivers. Know what venture capital, growth capital, leveraged buy-out, turnaround/restructuring and mezzanine are offering as financing options. Apply the private equity toolbox through business cases.
This course aims to provide you with an understanding of what private equity financing implies and delivers. Know what venture capital, growth capital, leveraged buy-out, turnaround/restructuring and mezzanine are offering as financing options. Upon completing this course, you will be able to apply the private equity toolbox through business cases.
“Financial Modeling with Excel” is designed for students who intend to pursue careers in financial services organizations and will produce or maintain financial models used to make investment decisions. The course is divided into two sections: asynchronous videos and templates to learn Excel skills and standard modeling practice, and in-person modeling sessions to cover corporate finance situations including 3-statement models, intrinsic and relative valuation methods, and M&A models.
Personalisation period
As part of the personalisation period of your MSc programme, you will be able to choose one certificate to complete or broaden your expertise by taking part in a learning expedition and follow several elective courses.
All students must complete a Master’s project, which provides the opportunity to develop strong writing and analytical skills and to gain expertise on a given topic.
The master’s project allows you to put your newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice. If you prove your ability to undertake high quality research, members of the EDHEC faculty or its research centres may offer you the opportunity to deliver your Master Project in the form of applied research, working under their supervision.
The personal and professional benefits of an internship are immense and enduring. The same goes for expanding your global contact network. During your internships abroad, you will develop valuable business relationships that will take your career goals to an international level. Many students find their jobs as a result of internships during their time at EDHEC, paced courses in July-August prior to arriving on campus.
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Academic research certificate |
This certificate programme is open to students enrolled into the research thesis where they will be supervised in a challenging research undertake. The aim of this course is to support students in conducting rigorous and original empirical research in finance. You will gain the ability to identify research questions that are relevant for the business and public policy, demonstrate a deep understanding of the frontiers of knowledge in a very narrow area, design and implement a sound research project and write a research report and make a presentation of the results that follow the standards of research in the field.
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Project Management certificate |
You will gain practical and theoretical project management fundamentals. You will learn to master project management tools such as Project Charter, Project plan, Stakeholder analysis, Schedule… The certificate is based on “best practices” collected from worldwide professionals and documented by Project Management Institute (PMI®) through the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), a worldwide Project Management Standard. This certification is recognised by the French government.
With the support of:
You can choose your electives from a list of courses
- Commodity Investing
- Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures
- Real Estate Valuation And Financing
- Risk Management And Applied Behavioral Finance
- Financial Analysis And Management Of International Groups
- Business Game On Sustainable Energy
- The Finance Of Climate Change (Mooc) - Edhec Risk
- Merger Arbitrage
- Textual Analysis For Finance
- International Financial Management
- Financing Sustainable Infrastructure
- Science And Engineering Of Climate Change – Mooc
- Institutional Investments, Best Practices And Trends
- Crypto Currencies
- Debt Capital Markets (Avec Socgen Sur 1/2 Sessions)
- Exchange Traded Funds (Etfs)
- Wealth Management
- Impact Investing
- Microstructure Of Financial Markets
- ESG Investing
- Behavioral Finance
Discover the Climate Finance Research Hub
Welcome to EDHEC's Climate Finance Research Hub, your gateway to cutting-edge research and expert insights into climate finance. As a pioneer in the field, EDHEC leverages over 20 years of expertise to provide actionable solutions for professionals navigating the financial challenges posed by climate change.
"The Future of Finance" - EDHEC Speaker series
The objective is to address the most recent advances in the financial industry and discuss how finance can be a powerful tool to address key economic and social challenges.
Discover Finance experts from around the world!
CAREERS
Prepare your career in international finance
Boost your employability
Understanding and developing the attributes and skills employers require is key to employability. This is why the EDHEC Career Centre offers a programme specifically designed to help master’s students map out and achieve their career goals ‒ the EDHEC Career Booster. The programme looks at students' specific needs, wants and goals when it comes to professional development and matches them to job-market requirements. Eighty percent of our EDHEC Career Services for students are tailored to individual needs and career goals.
Some of the career paths your can pursue after the Master of Science in International Finance:
- Wealth Manager: their job is to help high-net worth individuals manage their assets and achieve their financial goals, for example by choosing profitable investments, planning their finances, finding retirement plans, helping them reduce their taxes, etc.
- Assistant Portfolio Manager: they help a portfolio manager in their daily activities by performing a variety of tasks such as analysing market trends, recommending investment strategies, monitoring performance, preparing reports, etc.
- Risk Analyst: they analyse data and develop risk models to determine the potential risks associated with an investment. Their role is to make recommendations to mitigate risk and assist in decision making.
- Sales (Credit, Structured Products, Fixed Income): salespeople are in direct contact with potential and existing clients. Their role is to sell financial products that help their clients achieve their goals. They may specialise in credit, structured products, etc.
- Financial Analyst: they consolidate and analyse financial data to produce financial models and reports. Their aim is to make recommendations to reduce costs, improve financial performance and assist with investment or financial planning decisions.
- M&A Analyst: they specialise in helping their company with its mergers and acquisitions strategy. They facilitate the decision-making process by conducting financial research, analysing data on the company's performance, etc. and providing reports, financial forecasts and recommendations.
- Strategy Consultant: they work with companies to help them develop their strategy and internal processes. They identify trends, gather data on competitors and find ways to reduce costs and increase revenues. They suggest actions that the company can take to better achieve its goals.
Through a four-step programme that includes self- and 360-degree assessment, you will get to know yourself better, identify your strengths, key attributes and areas for development, and map out your career goals and job-search strategy. You will benefit from year-round, individual career advice from dedicated counsellors, external experts and coaches, both on campus and remotely, as well as personalised coaching based on our in‑house assessment
Through voluntary and mandatory career training, workshops, CV clinics and assessment centres, you will hone your skills and learn to master the most competitive recruitment processes. As an MSc student, you will benefit from customised training by industry, market and function, in addition to individual mock interviews, including technical interviews and case practice. EDHEC Career Centre also offers a fully online career development programme that allows you to train at your own pace, in line with your goals.
EDHEC Career Centre organises more than 120 events annually, focusing on industry-specific insights or jobs, market trends and companies. It also organises four company trips to Dublin, London, Luxembourg and Paris. You will have access to exclusive internships and job offers.
- 60,000 internships and 33,500 job offers posted on EDHEC’s dedicated jobs board every year
- 40% international mobility in our master’s degrees
- 400+ companies involved in our events every year, 20% of them international
- 100+ corporate partners
- 300+ regular recruiters
Our Career Centre provides the following services:
- Individual career counselling (on campus, by phone, via skype) with internal and external counsellors
- Help to define your career goals and search strategy
- CV and cover-letter editing in English and French
- Career training and workshops (CV, cover letters, application forms, interview skills, networking, social media, personal branding, etc.)
- Graduate programmes
- On-campus events
- Off-campus events
- Website with a wealth of career resources
- Placement reports
- The Teaching Factory concept
FIELDS
- Wealth Management
- Asset Management
- Risk Management
- Structured Products
- Investment Banking
- M&A
- Financial Consulting
KEY RECRUITERS
BARCLAYS, BLACKROCK, COMMERZBANK, EY, GOLDMAN SACHS, JP MORGANS, KPMG, ROTHSCHILD & CO, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, UBS
JOB LOCATION
MAIN FUNCTIONS
EDHEC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
All EDHEC students join our esteemed Alumni Association from day one and benefit from all of the advantages this brings. The Alumni Association comprises 55000 graduates in 140 countries. This friendly and supportive community of business leaders organises events and meetings throughout the year to facilitate contacts, exchanges and networking, while supporting the students in charting their career plans and helping graduates to promote their businesses and career. EDHEC Alumni is also a hub for disseminating best practices, shared values and the school’s vision of business for the good of society.
ADMISSION & FEES
Admission & Fees for the MSc in International Finance
The MSc in International Finance gives you the in-depth knowledge and cutting-edge skills you need to succeed in an international career in corporate finance or the financial markets. You will learn how to assess and value companies and investments, evaluate portfolio management strategies and master corporate finance decisions. The MSc in International Finance is a CFA Program Partner and will prepare you to sit the CFA Level 1 exam.
EDHEC seeks talented candidates from diverse backgrounds, with a history of strong academic achievement and demonstrated potential for growth and professional success.
- Minimum three-year bachelor’s degree (any type of engineering or business/finance background)
- Acceptable English proficiency tests/certificates (TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS)
- TOEFL Internet-based ≥ 92
- TOEIC ≥ 850
- IELTS ≥ 6.5
- Cambridge Test of English > 175
- Optional Aptitude Test Score GMAT or GRE or TAGE MAGE or CAT* official test score report (CAT* for Indian students only) can add value to your application
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Academic transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Online video interview
► English native speakers or those holding a degree taught in English (minimum three years) are eligible for an English Test waiver.
Your application file will be processed by the Admissions Team and sent to the Selection Committee for appraisal. We would advise you to apply early to secure your spot for the upcoming intake.
For non-French degree holders:
You will be informed by email of the progress of your application, including the final decision.
- If you are a new user, you must create an account/sign up.
- If you already have an account (EDHEC candidate student), please go directly to step 5 by clicking on the "apply online" button. It means you are already in the system, so do not need to "create an account".
- After creating your account, you will receive a validation email. Click on the link provided in this email to activate your account.
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You will then receive a confirmation email containing your personal login and password.
Once you register or if you already have an active EDHEC account, access the online application form and enter your login details.
For French degree holders:
Please visit this link https://candidate.edhec.edu/ to start your application.
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR NON-FRENCH DEGREE HOLDERS
- To avoid losing your information during the application process, please do not refresh your current page or go back to the previous one without first saving your application.
- You can complete your application in several stages. As long as you save your entries, the information will not be lost.
- Before going to the "payment" tab, please check that you have not forgotten any element of your application file and that all the information you have entered is correct. Further modifications will not be possible after payment has been made.
- Application fees must be paid online.
- After validation, your application will reach the final stage and no reimbursement will be possible, even in the event of your withdrawal.
- If you encounter any technical problems during the completion of your online application, please email: [email protected].
Important: Please use only ONE email address to submit your online application and to communicate with the Admissions Team.
EDHEC's free GMAT simulation test will help you evaluate your current level and hopefully set you off to prepare to take your official GMAT exam.
- APPLICATION FEE: €100
- FEES: €30,400*
FEES INCLUDE:
- Tuition fees.
- Access to the EDHEC Career Centre with personal career coaching during your studies and throughout your professional career.
- Access, as a matriculating student, to on-campus facilities (incubator, learning centre, sports facilities, etc.).
- Lifetime access to the EDHEC Alumni community.
- Administrative fees.
All of EDHEC's full-time MSc programmes are accredited by the CEFDG at master’s grade. Enrolled students are eligible for a Temporary Resident Permit (or APS for Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) at the end of the programme.
*Tuition fees are provided for information only and are subject to change
The International Students Office – a team you can trust
Moving to a foreign country can be daunting, so it’s reassuring to know that the International Students Office (ISO) is there to help. The ISO welcomes more than 3,000 international students annually, helping them to settle in France and lending them support in daily life. It organises orientation events and multicultural seminars to welcome them to the EDHEC campuses in Lille and Nice. The team guides students through administrative procedures before their arrival and during their stay and answers any questions they may have about French systems (medical and home insurance, banking, resident permits, etc.).
Finding you a home from home
Once officially enrolled, we will help you to find suitable accommodation, either in an EDHEC residence or privately owned accommodation. The International Students Office is on hand to provide you with a list of apartments, halls of residence and other types of housing that fit your criteria. You can even ‘visit’ them virtually on our new Housing website. Our team will do everything they can to make arrangements with the owner and secure your booking. They can also arrange to pick you up from the airport on your arrival (where possible) and take you directly to your new home. The International Students Office also organises orientation events and integration seminars to welcome international students to the EDHEC campuses.
Untangling the red tape
EU nationals
European Union students can live and study in France as long as they have a national ID card. No passport or visa are required.
Non-EU nationals
Before arriving in France, students from outside the European Union must obtain a student visa from the French embassy in their country of origin or residence. Non-EU students must also have a valid passport from their country of origin.
One of the requirements for most visa applications is proof of accommodation in France. EDHEC's International Office is familiar with the visa formalities for most countries and will provide you with the necessary paperwork to complete. If you are concerned about your visa application, you can contact the International Office, provided you have already checked the relevant pages in the Welcome Guide and contacted your local embassy.
Parlez-vous français ?
EDHEC offers complementary French courses to all international students enrolled in our MSc programmes. Our French classes span all levels of ability, from complete beginner to advanced language skills. The goal is to support your assimilation into French culture and give you the linguistic foundations ‒ grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and comprehension ‒ to express yourself in French.
- Class size: 10‒25 students per group
Contact hours:
- MIM 3 hours per week (30 hours per semester + 6 hours of group projects)
- MSc 2h a week (15 hours per semester)
Instructor qualifications: Courses are delivered by an officially accredited French language teaching institution.
International Student Office | EDHEC Business School
[Music] Title: “International Student Office”
I just got accepted at EDHEC business school. Now I need to organise my arrival and find
accommodation. Luckily the international students office helped me all along this process.
All good, I'm ready. It is now time to reach France. On arrival, three key moments are organised to help me settle in: the welcome session, the services fair and the integration day.
I get a lot of practical information on different topics such as health insurance, public transportation, life in the city, and so on.
I met representatives from different EDHEC departments and partners during the service fair.
I participate in group activities, meet new friends and discover the campus.
Throughout the year, I visit ISO whenever I need assistance in my daily life in France.
Time flies, my experience at EDHEC is coming to an end. The international student office has been of great support before and during my stay, and it will remain available even after my departure.
Thank you to the International Students Office - Camilla Garcia Biel
[Music] A big “Thank you” to the International Students Office.
Camilla Garcia Biel. MiM Business Management student. Class of 2022.
So my name is Camila Garcia Biel. I'm a 26 year old international student from Peru, I'm doing the MiM track which is a three-year-long programme. The first year, you start with basic courses, with administrative courses. Then there is a year for professional immersion, and then I specialised in strategic finance and commercial intelligence. The most important thing is that out of all the business schools in France, EDHEC was the only one to come to Lima and actually meet the prospective students. After that I was completely sold. As soon as I knew that I was gonna come here, I was enrolled et cetera.
The first contact you have is with the international student office and they absolutely help you with everything. Starting with the visa process, with the housing process... They also help with anything you really need.
So arriving in France, what surprised me, for very good like very positive, was the international environment that I experienced living in the residence and coming to school. I was immediately in contact with people from different countries that I had never seen. And what scared me a little bit, was that the French level that i had before coming and the French level needed to be here. The gap was obvious, but people, especially in Lille, were very nice when I was trying to communicate with them. Even if i was using some english words or even some spanish words, they were really nice.
The reason why I chose France as my home, is that it's the perfect balance from a latino point of view of the latin culture and the european culture. In the daylight you can see the difference and in the nightlife you can see the similarities. Differences and similarities that, at the end, really helped me develop myself as a person. And I think that's something that every international goes through and learns from. My first memory at EDHEC, it's the full day as i call it. It's the first day that we gather in the main hall and then we have outdoors activities, and then we eat together, they introduce us to the programme, they introduce us to the school. Being able to experience the location and the classes and the buildings, which are amazing, it's like a reality shock but a very positive one.
So if i had the all the amazing team from the ISO or the international student office members in front of me, the first thing that i would say would be definitely "thank you"!
Thank you, and thank you... Thank you for your help, thank you for your patience, thank you for your time. They really make the difference in the transition. The job that they're doing in that assistance, it's beyond what I've heard from other friends from other schools, from even other countries. For example, during the pandemic, they were very active and they helped us. And they sent us links for call centres, in case you needed to talk to someone, like psychological call centres and nutritionists, like they really take care of us in a very global aspect. I would just say thank you many times. The international office helps us because for example, they organise different cultural nights. The school has a lot of associations and many of them work with international students, for example ,there's one called "Open Up" and they organise trips for international students. There are many ways to feel not or not feel homesick, and at the end of the course, it's a very amazing place to make amazing friends and that also helps.
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When is the programme application deadline?
For non-French degree holders:
Applications for the September 2025 intake are open until 9th June 2025.
For French degree holders:
4 rounds of application
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| Round 1 | January 21, 2025 | February 18, 2025 |
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Round 2 |
March 18, 2025 | April 15, 2025 |
| Round 3 | May 13, 2025 | June 10, 2025 |
| Round 4 | June 9, 2025 | June 16, 2025 |
Do you accept scanned documents?
Yes, you can make scanned colour copies of the documents required
Should the application file and the two recommendation letters be typed or written by hand?
Letters of recommendation must be on official letterhead, signed and/or stamped (official stamp from the School/University or the Company). Your referees can use our recommendation template or they can choose to write their own letter using the Company/School’s official letterhead. Letters of recommendation that don’t follow the above requirements will not be accepted.
Will the Admissions’ Team contact my referees to request letters of recommendation?
EDHEC will not contact your referees. You must ask your referees to send their letters to you directly and you will need to upload the letters directly on your application (documents tab).
Will I have an interview with the Programme Manager?
Students that apply to our MIM or MSc programmes will not have a direct interview with the Programme Manager unless the Programme Director deems it necessary.
How is the online interview conducted?
Once your online application is completed and validated by your recruitment manager, the Admissions Team will send you a link to conduct your online video interview in English. It comprises six questions on your motivation, your interest in the programme and your previous experience (professional, group work, etc.). There are no right or wrong answers. You will have a practice session before you start the actual interview. Once you have completed the interview, it will be sent, along with your application file, to the Selection Committee.
Can I apply for more than one programme?
- Yes, you can apply for two programmes. A separate motivation letter is required for each programme.
- Motivation letter template
What are the minimum scores expected?
- TOEFL Internet-based ≥ 92 (/120)
- TOEIC ≥ 850 (/990)
- IELTS ≥ 6.5 (/9.0)
- Cambridge Test of English ≥ 175
What is the EDHEC institutional code for TOEFL?
- The code is 0663.
Can I apply for a waiver?
English native speakers or those holding a degree taught in English (minimum three years) are eligible for an English test waiver.
As a reminder, aptitude tests* are required for some programmes and optional for others. Please see the “admissions requirements” for your programme of choice.
Students must assign EDHEC as one of their score recipient institutions at the end of their test.
GMAT
MSc & Global MBA Double-Degree: 3QQ-WQ-62
MIM Global Economic Transformation & Technology: 3QQ-WQ-06
Master in Management, Business Management: 3QQ-WQ-05
Master in Management, Finance: 3QQ-WQ-36
Master in Management, Data Science & AI for Business: 3QQ-WQ-34
MSc in Creative Business & Social Innovation: 3QQ-WQ-60
MSc in Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence: 3QQ-WQ-82
MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation: 3QQ-WQ-77
MSc in Global & Sustainable Business: 3QQ-WQ-16
MSc in Marketing Management: 3QQ-WQ-47
MSc in Strategy, Organisation & Consultancy: 3QQ-WQ-84
LL.M. in Law & Tax Management: 3QQ-WQ-26
MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking: 3QQ-WQ-73
MSc in International Finance: 3QQ-WQ-98
MSc in Financial Engineering: 3QQ-WQ-69
MSc in Accounting & Finance: 3QQ-WQ-04
GRE
EDHEC Master in Management: 6564
EDHEC Master of Science: 6563
*(GMAT/GRE/TAGE MAGE/CFA level II (for finance programmes only)/CAT official test score report for Indian students only)
Is an aptitude test compulsory?
Please see the “admissions requirements” for your programme of choice. In general, aptitude tests are required for the Master's in Management Grande École programme.
Can I add an unofficial GMAT score report to my application?
You will get an unofficial score report immediately after taking your exam. You can send it to the Recruitment Office as an additional supporting document when applying. This document will be accepted provisionally as part of your application. The official report will be required to confirm your place.
Is there any help for students with regard to campus housing?
Once officially enrolled, you will receive help to find suitable accommodation, either in EDHEC residences or in privately owned apartments. EDHEC's International Students Office (ISO) is familiar with the visa formalities of most countries and will provide you with the necessary paperwork for completion. Should you have any concerns about your visa application, you can contact the ISO, provided you have already checked the relevant pages in the Welcome Guide and contacted your local Embassy. One requirement for most visa applications is proof of accommodation in France. Again, the ISO is on hand to provide you with a list of apartments, halls of residence and other types of housing, depending on your criteria. You can even "visit" them virtually on our new housing website. The team will do everything it can to make arrangements with the property owner and secure your booking. It can also pick you up from the airport on the day of your arrival (where possible) and take you directly to your new home.
When must my tuition fees be paid?
Within 2 or 3 weeks depending on the admissions period.
How does financial aid apply to the tuition fees?
Financial aid applies to the second and third instalments of the MSc programme fees and to the second, third and fourth instalments of fees for the MIM programme.
What is the EDHEC Career Centre?
- The Student Career Centre is dedicated to helping students find a job or an internship.
- 60,000 internships and 33,500 job offers are posted on EDHEC’s dedicated jobs board every year.
Complementary French courses are offered to all international students enrolled in our MSc programmes. Our French classes cover all learning levels, from complete beginner to advanced language skills. The goal is to support your integration into French culture and give you the linguistic foundations ‒ grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and listening ‒ to express yourself in the French language.
- Class size: 10-25 students per group
- Contact hours:
- MIM 3 hours per week (30 hours per semester +6 hours group projects)
- MSc 2 hours per week (15 hours per semester)
- Instructor qualifications: Courses are held by an officially accredited French language teaching institution.
SCHOLARSHIPS
How to finance your Master’s?
As part of its strategic plan to "Impact Future Generations", EDHEC has committed to enabling talented students to pursue their studies through a diverse and transparent scholarship scheme. The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs also offers a large number of grants and scholarships, and there are numerous bodies worldwide supporting the study of international students wishing to embark on a master’s programme. Below is a comprehensive overview of the scholarships, grants and loans available.
FAQs of the MSc in International Finance
The MSc in International Finance is an advanced programme designed to equip you with the key corporate finance and financial markets skills you will need to pursue a career in international finance. The programme is specifically designed for graduates and young professionals with prior training in a numerate discipline. You will learn how to assess companies and investments, evaluate portfolio management strategies and master corporate finance decisions. The MSc in International Finance is a CFA Program Partner and will prepare you to sit the CFA Level 1 exam.
The EDHEC Master in Management is a two-year academic programme designed for students seeking to increase their general management skills. Also known as the Grande Ecole programme, it awards you a double degree: a Master in Management and Master of Science. After the first year of your master’s degree, you can gain a full year’s professional experience or undertake an internship and a six-month exchange at a partner university, before completing the second year of your master’s programme.
Our Master of Science degrees are specialised programmes aimed at students who wish to acquire new knowledge in a specific field or further strengthen their existing expertise.
EDHEC seeks talented candidates from diverse backgrounds, with a history of academic achievement and demonstrated potential for growth and professional success, ideally with a primary degree or previous training in a numerate discipline. You will also need to score adequate marks on an English proficiency test unless you are a native English speaker or have completed an undergraduate degree through English.
The MSc in International Finance gives you the in-depth knowledge and cutting-edge skills you need to forge a successful career in international finance, be it corporate finance or capital markets. You can pursue a vast array of careers, for example, portfolio manager, wealth manager, quantitative analyst, fixed-income strategist or equity analyst.
Discover EDHEC's Master's degree in Finance for a sucessful career in Finance
An international finance degree is highly regarded because it provides comprehensive knowledge of global financial markets. It opens doors to careers in sales trading, portfolio management, M&A, private equity & debt, investment advisory, risk management, and beyond. The expertise gained, including CFA-aligned training, ensures graduates meet industry demands.
International finance comes with its own set of challenges and risks that professionals in the sector know how to deal with.
For example, when dealing with a country with a different currency, the potential fluctuations in the exchange rate can have a hard-to-predict impact on the profitability of an investment.
There may also be risks associated with some countries. Political instability, climate risks such as hurricanes or simply changes in local legislation can be very high in regions of the world. Striking a balance between risk and profitability is part of the job of an international financial expert.
Different regulations are also a challenge in international finance. Each country has its own body of laws and regulations. An international finance professional must be aware of this and be able to adapt to any situation in order to achieve their company's goals.
The MSc in International Finance will teach you everything you need to know to mitigate risks and help your company or client succeed in their international projects.
The financial sector itself has a lot of ethical considerations to take into account, such as transparency, accountability and equity. At the international level, there are more elements that come into play.
First, environmental and social responsibility takes on a new dimension when investing in different countries. Investment decisions must take into account the environment and human rights and the professionals of the sector must be cautious about investing in countries that don't have the same regulations or are known for human rights violations.
Respect for local culture is an important part of international financial ethics. Financial professionals should avoid activities that undermine local culture or that could be seen as insensitive. And of course, respect for local laws is a must.
A Master in International Finance focuses on global financial markets, investment strategies, and cross-border financial management. It equips students with the knowledge to assess investments, manage portfolios, and make corporate finance decisions. This programme is particularly suitable for those seeking careers in international financial markets, investment banking, or multinational financial institutions.
In contrast, a Master in Corporate Finance & Banking emphasises advanced corporate financial analysis, company valuation, and financial modelling. It covers topics such as mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate risk management. This degree prepares students for roles in corporate finance departments, investment banking, consulting, or financial advisory services.
The main distinction lies in the scope: the Master in International Finance provides a global perspective, whereas the Master in Corporate Finance & Banking offers specialised knowledge of corporate financial structures and banking operations.
EDHEC Business School consistently achieves impressive rankings globally and in Europe:
- The Master in Management (MiM) is celebrated with the #4 worldwide ranking in the FT 2024.
- The EDHEC Master’s in Finance holds the #6 worldwide ranking in the Financial Times (FT) 2024.
- EDHEC Business School secures the #7 ranking among European Business Schools in the FT 2024.
- EDHEC boasts the #1 ranking for Career Services & Alumni Network in France according to the FT MiM 2024.
These accolades highlight EDHEC’s global reputation for academic quality and career support.
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