Universities / Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
MSc in Financial Mathematics (MAFM)
A 36-credit masters in mathematical finance with a large list of required MAFS courses and limited electives. Includes an integrated bachelor-master pathway for HKUST students.
What you’ll study
Core
- MAFS 5010
- MAFS 5020
- MAFS 5030
- MAFS 5040
- MAFS 5130
- MAFS 5140
- MAFS 5210
- MAFS 5220
- MAFS 5240
- MAFS 5270
- MAFS 5280
- MAFS 5310
- MAFS 5330
- MAFS 5340
- MAFS 5360
- MAFS 5370
- MAFS 5380
- MAFS 5440
- MAFS 6000
- MAFS 6001
- MAFS 6010
- MATH 5311
Electives
- Any maths course at 4000-level or above
- Any course outside the department at 5000-level or above
- MAFS 6100
Source: prog-crs.hkust.edu.hk ↗
Before you apply
- Background
- Recognised bachelor's, program-specific in Mathematics, Engineering or Physical Sciences; admission selective
- English
- IELTS Academic overall 6.5 (each sub-score at least 5.5); TOEFL iBT 80 for tests before 21 Jan 2026; exempt if English first language or degree taught in English
- Other
- Integrated pathway for HKUST Year 3+ students with CGA 3.5+
Source: prog-crs.hkust.edu.hk ↗
After graduation
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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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