University of Oxford: Saïd
MSc in Financial Economics (MFE) · Oxford, UK · 9 months
- Ranked #1 in the world in the QS Masters in Finance ranking, per Oxford Saïd's own announcement
- Ranked 1st in the UK and 9th globally in the Financial Times Masters in Finance 2024 rankings
- 9-month, highly quantitative programme; the 2024 class averaged a GMAT of 750 (10th Edition) / 698 (Focus Edition)
- Every MFE student becomes a member of an Oxford college, combining the degree with Oxford's collegiate academic and social system
- Access to the Oxford Saïd Finance Lab, a practitioner-led co-curricular programme covering valuation, LBOs, and M&A
At a glance
Duration
9 months
Location
Oxford, UK
Language
English
Class profile
Class size 88; 94% international students; 24 nationalities; 47% female; average age 22 (official MFE class profile)
Tuition
GBP 62,920 (2026-27 entry, full programme cost; GBP 9,440 deposit due on offer)
Admissions requirements
Program
MSc in Financial Economics (MFE)
Degree expectation
A first class or strong upper second class undergraduate degree (with honours), or the international equivalent, is expected (predicted grades accepted); a lower result makes success very unlikely. The degree does not need to be in Finance or Economics, but strong quantitative skills (calculus, vectors/matrices, probability, statistics, econometrics) are expected at the start of the course.
GMAT
GMAT required
A valid GMAT or GRE (General) score is required for an application to be considered; Oxford Saïd does not offer GMAT or GRE waivers. No minimum GMAT or GRE score is required, but for context: the 2024 class averaged 750 on the GMAT (10th Edition) and 698 on the GMAT Focus Edition. All sections of the GMAT must be taken and scores cannot be older than five years.
A valid GMAT or GRE (General) score is required for an application to be considered; Oxford Saïd does not offer GMAT or GRE waivers. No minimum GMAT or GRE score is required, but for context: the 2024 class averaged 750 on the GMAT (10th Edition) and 698 on the GMAT Focus Edition. All sections of the GMAT must be taken and scores cannot be older than five years.
GRE
Accepted. No preference between GMAT and GRE. The 2024 class averaged 170 on the GRE quantitative section. Scores from online or test-centre sittings are both accepted; scores cannot be older than five years.
CFA in lieu of GMAT/GRE
No
Work experience
Not mandatory to have any full-time work experience prior to applying; relevant full-time or internship experience is considered as part of the application and is listed as preferred, not required.
Application & outcomes
Career outcomes
Official 2025 graduate employer list includes Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Blackstone, Citibank, HSBC, UBS, and Standard Chartered in finance, and McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, EY, and EY-Parthenon in consulting. A full salary/placement-rate employment report exists but is distributed via a gated download form rather than published as open data on the page.
Last verified 16 Aug 2026. Figures change, always confirm time-sensitive details (deadlines, current GMAT medians) directly with the school before applying.
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