Master in Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance at University of Messina
Two-year LM-56-R master's at the University of Messina whose Quantitative Methods for Finance curriculum is taught in English: time series, financial econometrics, asset risk management and impact evaluation. Entry needs an L-18, L-33 or L-41 degree or set credits, plus English at B2.
Master
2 years
Messina
Multiple
University of Messina
Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-56-R) at the University of Messina, with a Quantitative Methods for Finance curriculum taught in English. Entry needs a degree in class L-18, L-33 or L-41, or 8 credits each in business, economics, law and maths or statistics, plus English at B2. International fees follow country groups, and the programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Messina's Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance master asks for a degree in class L-18, L-33 or L-41, or any bachelor's with at least 8 credits each in business, economics, law, and maths or statistics, with a strong maths and statistics background. You also need English at B2 for the English-taught Quantitative Methods for Finance curriculum and a committee check of your preparation. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
There are two routes in. [1]
- Direct access: a three-year degree in class L-18 (business economics and management), L-33 (economics) or L-41 (statistics).
- Any other bachelor's degree: at least 8 ECTS in each of four areas: business or management, economics, law, and mathematics or statistics.
Applicants should also show a strong background in mathematics and statistics, as evidenced by solid exam grades. [1] Visa applicants must show at least 15 years of education in total. [2]
You cannot enrol with missing credits. If the committee finds a gap, you must earn the missing credits through single courses before enrolment. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the committee looks at the subjects you studied and your grades, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Com, BBA or BA or B.Sc. in Economics that includes business law and maths or statistics courses with good grades.
- Check carefully: a B.Sc. in Mathematics or Statistics. These are strong on the quantitative side but can lack the 8 credits each in business, economics and law.
- Often short: a B.Tech, B.E. or BCA, which usually has maths but rarely includes law credits and may lack business or economics.
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher for the Quantitative Methods for Finance curriculum, which is taught in English. The Italian-taught Metodi quantitativi per l'economia curriculum asks for B1. [1] The programme sheet asks for an international English certificate at B2 issued by an institution recognised by the Italian Ministry of University and Research. [4]
Visa applicants to English-taught programmes upload an international English certificate at B2 from an institution UniME accepts, and some categories are exempt. [2] The sources do not list specific tests or scores.
Committee evaluation
There is no entrance test. An admissions committee assesses your academic background from your curriculum and official transcripts. The check of your preparation and English is mandatory and follows pre-enrolment. [1] The sources do not set a minimum degree mark.
Visa applicants submit a pre-evaluation on the UniME Application Portal, and a departmental commission evaluates their qualifications against the entry requirements. No further documents can be uploaded once it is submitted. [2]
2027/28 application calls
UniME has published three calls for non-EU applicants who need a visa for 2027/28: [2]
- Early Bird: 1 to 20 December 2026, only for applicants who already hold final academic documents and a declaration of value or CIMEA statement of comparability.
- Second call: 2 February to 19 March 2027.
- Third call: 8 April to 8 May 2027.
Applicants who do not need a visa have a separate call from 6 July to 13 November 2027. UniME may close a call early depending on the number of applications. You can submit up to two applications. For 2026/27 the Universitaly deadline was 15 September 2026, and the 2027/28 Universitaly date is not yet published. [2]
Documents and non-EU steps
For a master's, UniME asks for: [2]
- your school-leaving diploma, after at least 12 years of study
- your bachelor's diploma or an official provisional certificate, showing at least 15 years of education in total
- your transcript of records
- an English certificate for English-taught programmes
- a passport valid for at least 18 months after your application
Translated documents must come with the original-language version, and documents must be in English or officially translated into Italian. After a positive evaluation you receive an admission letter, register on Universitaly and apply for a type D study visa. Enrolment is confirmed only with a valid study visa issued for the University of Messina and an administrative check of your documents. [2]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- University of Messina, Department of Economics. Master's degree in Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance (LM-56-R): admission requirements, minimal entry requirements and career outcomes, undated (entry requirements page updated February 2026). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Messina, International Office. Application and admission for international applicants, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Messina. Fees and funding for international students, effective from academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Messina, Department of Economics. Programme information sheet, Master's degree in Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance (Quantitative Methods for Finance curriculum), undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Messina, Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance study plan, students enrolling in 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Metodi quantitativi per l'economia e la finanza (Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance) is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-56-R) worth 120 ECTS, run by the Department of Economics of the University of Messina. It has two curricula: Quantitative Methods for Finance, taught in English, and Metodi quantitativi per l'economia, taught in Italian. [1]
The degree trains experts in quantitative economics and finance who can apply advanced methods to economic analysis and financial decisions. It gives weight to sustainability, digital skills and statistical software. It suits graduates in economics, business or statistics with a good grounding in maths who want an analytical role in finance.
What you will study
For students enrolling in 2026/27, the Quantitative Methods for Finance curriculum pairs a year-long statistics laboratory with time series, accounting and economic theory in the first year, then turns to financial econometrics, risk and impact evaluation in the second year. It ends with a 14 CFU thesis. [5]
- Year 1: Laboratory of Advanced Statistics (16 CFU, full year), plus Time Series Analysis, Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance, International Accounting and Auditing Standards, and Growth and Distribution Theory (8 CFU each)
- Year 1 choice: International Public Policy or International Sustainability Policies (8 CFU), plus 4 CFU of further language skills
- Year 2: Advanced Financial Econometrics, Asset Risk Management, Multivariate Analysis of Social Phenomena and Statistical Methods for Impact Evaluation (8 CFU each), and Financial Regulation (6 CFU)
- Electives and thesis: free-choice courses or transferable skills, and a 14 CFU thesis
Career paths
The university describes two profiles. The quantitative finance expert, the natural outcome of the English curriculum, works as a financial analyst, portfolio manager, risk manager or consultant in banks, financial companies and investment firms. The quantitative economics expert works in public administration, statistical institutes, research centres and consulting firms, carrying out quantitative analysis and policy evaluation. [1][4]
Fees and scholarships
International students at UniME pay a yearly amount based on their country group, a system in place since 2025/26, with countries like India in Group B. Each amount already includes the regional tax. ERSU Messina, the regional body, opens an income-based scholarship call every year with accommodation and meals; eligible students can apply. [3]
How to apply from outside the EU
We check your transcript against the minimum entry requirements first: the committee looks for a strong background in maths and statistics, shown by solid exam grades. [1] Applications go through the UniME application portal, and you can submit up to two. The 2027/28 calls for visa applicants run from 1 to 20 December 2026 (Early Bird, needing final documents and a declaration of value or CIMEA statement of comparability), 2 February to 19 March 2027 and 8 April to 8 May 2027. [2]
After admission, we use your letter to register you on Universitaly, and you apply for a type D study visa. For 2026/27 the Universitaly deadline was 15 September 2026, and the 2027/28 date is not yet published. [2]
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How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against Messina's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your pre-evaluation application on the UniME portal and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your regional DSU scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
Which bachelor's degrees qualify for Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance at Messina?
A three-year degree in class L-18, L-33 or L-41 gives direct access. Any other bachelor's qualifies if it includes at least 8 credits each in business or management, economics, law, and maths or statistics, with a strong maths and statistics background shown by solid exam grades. [1]
Is there an entrance test?
No. An admissions committee assesses your academic background from your curriculum and official transcripts, and checks your preparation and English. The sources set no minimum degree mark. Visa applicants are evaluated from their pre-evaluation application on the UniME portal. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 for the Quantitative Methods for Finance curriculum, shown with an international certificate from a recognised institution. Some visa applicants are exempt. The sources do not name specific tests or scores, so we check which certificate your file can use. [1][2][4]
When are the 2027/28 deadlines for non-EU students?
Visa applicants can apply in the Early Bird call from 1 to 20 December 2026, if they already hold final documents and a declaration of value or CIMEA statement, then from 2 February to 19 March 2027, or from 8 April to 8 May 2027. [2]
I have a B.Tech or a B.Sc. in Mathematics. Can I apply?
Possibly. These degrees usually show strong maths, but you also need at least 8 credits each in business, economics and law. Missing credits block enrolment until you earn them through single courses, so we check your transcript against the rule first. [1]
Is this master taught in English?
The degree has two curricula. Quantitative Methods for Finance is taught in English and asks for English at B2, while Metodi quantitativi per l'economia is taught in Italian. [1]
What jobs can I do?
The quantitative finance profile leads to roles such as financial analyst, portfolio manager, risk manager, financial advisor or broker in firms, banks, asset management companies, international financial institutions and central banks. [1]
How are fees set?
UniME sets yearly fees for international students by country group, effective from 2025/26, and each band includes the regional tax. India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are in Group B, and Bangladesh is in Group A. [3]
Can someone handle my whole application to Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance at Messina?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Messina's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the regional DSU scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance?
A recognised Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Com, BBA or BA in Economics, can meet the rule if it includes at least 8 credits each in business, economics, law, and maths or statistics, with solid maths and statistics grades. You also need English at B2 and at least 15 years of education. The steps are the UniME pre-evaluation application, an admission letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][2] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: UniME pre-evaluation application, admission letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: UniME pre-evaluation application, admission letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: UniME pre-evaluation application, admission letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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