MS in Computational Finance & Risk Management

University of Washington (United States) · 1400 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA, 98195-4550

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The University of Washington is a public research university in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1861, Washington is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast; it was established in Seattle approximately a decade after the city's founding to aid its economic development. Today, the university's 703 acres main Seattle campus is in the University District, Puget Sound region of the Pacific Northwest. The university also has campuses in Tacoma and Bothell. Overall, UW encompasses over 500 buildings and over 20 million gross square footage of space, including one of the largest library systems in the world with more than 26 university libraries, as well as the UW Tower, lecture halls, art centers, museums, laboratories, stadiums, and conference centers. The university offers degrees through 140 departments in various colleges and schools, and functions on a quarter system.

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Program Details:

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Institute

College of Arts & Sciences

Degree

MS

Duration

1.5 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Computational Finance & Risk Management

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 21400

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 39100

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 39100

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

80

IELTS

6.5

GRE Verbal

159

GRE Quant

167

Undergrad GPA

3 - 3.7

Duolingo

110

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Deadlines:

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Intake Deadline 1

30 Jan, 2026

(September-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Academic transcripts from undergraduate or previous graduate education.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

  • Resume

    Common Document

    A current resume

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    The statement of purpose should summarize your achievements and preparation that show promise for your success in the Computational Finance and Risk Management program. Please upload a statement of purpose in the following format: Use 11 point font Limit response to one page in total Answer at least 3 of the following questions: What have you done to prepare for the CFRM program? What relevant job experience, if any, do you have? What made you apply to the CFRM program? What are your professional goals? Is there anything you'd like us to consider when reviewing your application?

  • Video Essay

    University Specific

    Please submit a 90-second video as part of the application process to the University of Washington Computational Finance and Risk Management campus program. The video is not intended to be a professional-quality production or rehearsed audition. Simply capture a quick video of yourself (using a cell phone is fine) addressing 2-3 of the following questions: Why do you want to join the CFRM program at the University of Washington? What are your educational and career goals? Share past experiences that highlight your leadership skills. Imagine you are introducing yourself to your future classmates. What would you say? Describe your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This may include community service or participation in a related student organization.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    1.TEOFL/IELTS/Duolingo 2. GRE (optional)

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