Universities / University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Finance (BSc(QFin))
A four-year degree combining economics, corporate finance and investments with statistics, programming, financial modelling, risk management and financial engineering. Accredited by PRMIA (PRM exam exemptions) and a CFA University Affiliation programme.
What you’ll study
Core
- Page lists subject areas only: microeconomics, macroeconomics, corporate finance, investment, statistics, programming, financial modeling, risk management, financial engineering, market regulations (individual course names are in the 2026-27 course description PDF, not read)
Source: ug.hkubs.hku.hk ↗
Before you apply
- Background
- Secondary school qualification (HKDSE or equivalent)
- Maths
- HKDSE Mathematics Extended Module 1 or 2 at Level 3 minimum, or equivalent
- Tests
- No separate test stated; interview may be held
- Other
- Programme interview; JUPAS admission based mainly on HKDSE results plus interview; special consideration for strong English and analytical skills
Source: ug.hkubs.hku.hk ↗
After graduation
- Typical first roles
- Derivative specialist, Risk control manager, Securities analyst, Investment banker, Financial product developer, Credit analyst, Actuary, Hedge fund manager (roles as listed by the programme; no statistics or employers published)
Source: ug.hkubs.hku.hk ↗
Want to see what employers ask for? Browse open quant roles.
Page says graduates have gone on to further study at e.g. Columbia, Princeton, UC Berkeley, CMU, NYU.
Checked 6 November 2026 against the sources linked on this page. Fees, units and requirements change each year, so confirm them on the programme’s website before applying.
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