Two Paths One Powerful Degree
with a core in financial theory and reporting, data analysis & ethics.
You will be admitted directly into one of two paths:
Accounting or Investments.
Earn a rigorous degree that the market strongly values, as evidenced by
industry-funded sponsorships & guaranteed employment.
Duration
12 months for Investments.
16 months for Accounting.
Full time
On UCY campus.
Language
English.
Tuition: €12,500
Industry Sponsorship: €9,375
Student Payment: €3,125
Are you...
Highly motivated and career-driven?
Looking for a rigorous, career-focused program?
Curious about how organizations make financial decisions?
Comfortable with numbers and analytical thinking?
Do you want to...
Learn from leading academics with global experience?
Combine knowledge with practical applications?
Fast-track your career in the financial industry?
Just choose your path...
that fits your personal and professional goals:
- Accounting (ACA/ACCA)
or
- Investments (CFA)
Investments
Curriculum aligned with CFA. Strong 12-month preparation for a successful career in the investment industry.
Accounting
Curriculum aligned the "Chartered Accountant" and "Certified Accountant" Qualifications (in the process of obtaining maximum exemptions from ACA and ACCA).
16 months full-time, including 6-month placement.
Key Dates and
Admissions Timeline
1
04 February
Application Open
MFA application portal officially opens. Students can begin submitting their applications.
2
15 February
UCY Open Day
Campus - Come to meet us!
3
13 April
Application Deadline
Apply by this date to receive priority consideration for admission.
4
20 - 22 April
Admissions Interviews
Selected applicants attend admission interviews with the University of Cyprus.
5
24 April
Admission Decisions Released
Official acceptance notifications sent to successful applicants.
6
29 April
Industry Placement Event
Accepted students meet industry partners and begin placement interviews.
7
15 May
Industry Offers Begin
Industry partners start sending placement offers to students.
8
06 June
Enrollment Downpayment Deadline
Accepted students confirm their place by submitting the required downpayment.
9
September 2026
Classes Begin
Official start of the MFA program.
Frequently asked questions
An Industry Sponsorship pays 75% of tuition of the accepted applicant. After applicants are accepted by the MFA program, they will be invited to a recruiting event with all industry sponsors. Industry sponsors will invite accepted applicants to submit their job applications and later interview them to offer them a job after the completion of the MFA program. Upon mutual agreement between the accepted applicant and the industry sponsor, the accepted applicant will be awarded the sponsorship directly from the industry partner. Check collaboration with Industry Leaders.
Only the 40 best candidates will be admitted into the program.
No. The program is open to both new graduates and early-career professionals.
Here is the application link.
There is a rolling deadline for admissions but priority will be given to those who apply by April 13, 2026.
To apply for the MSc in Financial Analysis, you will need:
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Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
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Very Good academic record.
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Letters of recommendation (academic or professional).
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Proof of English proficiency.
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CV (résumé) with details of your education and experience.
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Personal interview (if required by the department).
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We are in the process of securing the maximum possible exemptions from the ACA examinations (for obtaining the Chartered Accountant designation) and from the ACCA examinations (for obtaining the Certified Accountant designation).
You can choose the Investments’ path that provides advanced courses in investments, financial derivatives and wealth management. Following the completion of the program in 12 months, you can start your job in the financial services sector and apply your knowledge and skills in the financial workplace.
12500 euros. An industry leader will sponsor 9375 euros and the accepted student 3125 euros.