Testimonials
"The MSFE program is a highly practical program that provides me with solid technical skills. The professors enrich our learning experience by assigning industry-relevant projects and fostering market insights through their lectures. The faculty and alumni are incredibly supportive, demonstrating genuine care for students' career development and offering invaluable guidance and assistance. I deeply appreciate being part of the MSFE program and am truly grateful for this opportunity!"
Undergraduate College: Tsinghua University
Yixuan Huo 2025
Summer 2025 Complex Securities Valuation Intern Houlihan Lokey, New York
“The MSFE program at UIUC offers a unique blend of advanced financial engineering techniques taught by renowned professors and industry practitioners from business, engineering, and finance disciplines. The strong alumni network and supportive faculty provide invaluable guidance during my job search process. It has been an incredible experience that I deeply appreciate and enjoy .”
Undergraduate College: Chulalongkorn University
Kamin Atsavasirilert 2024
Senior Quantitative Analyst - McLean, VA Capital One
"I had tons of fun at MSFE. I learned a lot from the practicum project and received remarkable help and support from our alumni during my professional journey."
Undergraduate College: University of Liverpool
Dizhou Wu 2019
Quantitative Developer Millennium Management, New York
"Follow our passion in career, extend our imagination in journey and sense our feelings in life."
Undergraduate College: University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chong Zhao 2019
Associate Houlihan Lokey, London
"The program is very well designed keeping present day industry requirements in mind, the best part of the course is the Practicum, where we get to work on real time projects with a firm. The curriculum just makes you industry ready!"
Undergraduate College: PES University
Akhil Surannanavar 2018
Quantitative Trader Chicago Trading Company, Chicago
"Going to school after working for a while can be tough and boring if the program delves into lots of theory. Well, at UIUC it wasn't like that. In fact, in this program I found a good balance between theory and practical implementation in many of the courses I enrolled. I would say the program was challenging, which makes it exciting from my point of view, and that was probably the driving force that keep me working on it the entire course. This wouldn't have been possible without the encouragement that professors gave me with their commitment to learning and growth of my class"
Undergraduate College: National University of Engineering, Peru
Jesus Miguel Ramirez Castro 2017
Faculty Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Peru
"From studying with colleagues, spending the night at the hotel after attending an elective in Chicago, or enjoying a tour in New York after a career fair, the program provides a lot of opportunities to bond with fellow students and develop long lasting relationships."
Undergraduate College: Notre Dame University, Lebanon
James Karam 2017
Manager PwC Strategy, Dubai
"MSFE is a tough and challenging program, there's no doubt about it. But in such a community, where you're surrounded by other talented and passionate hard-working individuals, there are numerous opportunities to learn and grow. The program incorporates a congruous blend of business and engineering courses, besides constantly giving you the chance to make powerful and meaningful professional contacts. Being around people from different cultures and backgrounds has been an enlightening experience in many ways, and I've made some amazing friends here. There is also never a dull moment in this university, which, while being one of the best academic institutions in the country, also gives you one of the best social experiences. I'm glad I attended this program, and would especially recommend it to anybody interested in pursuing a career in the FinTech world!"
Undergraduate College: Vellore Institute of Technology
Kruttika Swaminathan 2017
Software Engineer Pelmorex Corp, Toronto