Admissions | Master of Finance

See yourself here

If you're a smart, self-starter with a passion for finance, MIT Sloan is the place for you. Successful candidates are:

Academically gifted, well-rounded, and intellectually curious
Creative problem-solvers with a high EQ (and IQ)
Leaders who collaborate, and inspire others
Excited and passionate about finance

We seek smart, motivated applicants who are passionate about finance. Recent graduates, early career professionals in finance, engineers, mathematicians, physicists, computer programmers, and other high-tech professionals are encouraged to apply.

Each applicant is measured on his or her academic and professional accomplishments. Applicants can apply to the Master of Finance program if they have a bachelor's degree or will have completed one by the academic year they apply. Students with a three-year bachelor's degree from an international university may also apply.

Application Deadlines for 2025 Entry

The Admissions Committee reviews all applications and will notify applicants of their decision on or before the deadline. Please note that in the interest of confidentiality, we will only deliver official decisions via your online application.

Application Deadline	January 3, 2025
Decision Released	March 7, 2025

All applications are due by 3:00 p.m. EST on the deadline date. The deadline is for both application materials and recommendation letters. All decisions will be released by the end of the day on the decision release day.

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Lucy Zhang | MFin'25

I was excited by the prospect of learning from world-renowned faculty members like Robert Merton, Andrew Lo, and many others. These opportunities, along with the program’s rigorous and innovative curriculum, confirmed that choosing MIT Sloan was the best decision I could have made for my career.