MSc Finance
Study finance at Poland's oldest and top-ranked business school — in English, for very low tuition — in Warsaw, a regional banking hub. Strong quantitative training, deep recruiting into finance and consulting, and a 9-month post-study permit.
- ✓ Study at Poland's #1 business & economics university for finance
- ✓ English-taught, quantitative, with deep employer recruiting
- ✓ Very low tuition + student work rights & a 9-month post-study permit
The MSc gives you a rigorous foundation in corporate finance, investments, financial markets, risk and quantitative methods, with electives and a research thesis. SGH's Warsaw location puts you next to banks, funds and consultancies for internships and jobs.
Graduates move into banking, asset management, corporate finance, consulting and fintech across the region and the EU. Very low tuition plus student work rights make it exceptional value for a finance master's.
Same field, different schools
| School | Country | Level | Duration | Tuition/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGH ★ This programme | 🇵🇱 Poland | Master's | 2 years | ≈€4,200 |
| Mannheim (Mgmt) #1 DE biz | 🇩🇪 Germany | Master's | 2 years | ≈€1,500 |
| BU Questrom (MSF) QS #88 | 🇺🇸 USA | Master's | ~1 year | $69,870 |
| LSE (MSc Finance) QS #50 | 🇬🇧 UK | Master's | 10 months | £51,000 |
What you'll need
| Academic | Bachelor's in finance, economics, business or quantitative field | |
| Prerequisites | Quantitative coursework; GMAT strengthens some tracks | |
| English | IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (English-taught) | |
| Assessment | Qualification review / interview for some tracks | |
SGH values quantitative strength. Your counsellor helps you position your application (and GMAT where useful) for the strongest possible profile.
Core areas
Career outcomes
Banking hub
Warsaw's banks, funds & consultancies
9-month permit
Post-study job-seeking in Poland
Roles
Banking, asset management, corporate finance
EU mobility
Work across the European Union
Application timeline
Tuition fees & costs
| Tuition (international) | Per annum (indicative) | ≈€4,200 |
| Total programme cost | 2 years | ≈€8,400 |
| Health insurance | NFZ or private | ≈€30/month |
| Visa / TRP fees | National Visa (D) + residence permit | ≈€80 + TRP |
Funding you may be eligible for
Alternative funding options
Collateral-free loans for international students at leading European business schools, assessed on your future earning potential rather than a cosigner.
Full-time international students in Poland may work without a separate permit — Warsaw's banks and consultancies offer working-student and internship roles.
Monthly budget in Warsaw
Warsaw is Poland's dynamic capital and business hub — affordable for a capital city, safe, and full of international students. Sharing accommodation keeps costs manageable.
Visa/TRP financial proof: about PLN 776/month (~€180) in living funds in addition to tuition — via bank statements or a sponsor.
Polish student visa requirements
| Visa type | National Visa (Type D) → Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) | |
| Admission letter | Letter of acceptance from SGH | |
| Application fee | ≈€80 (visa) + TRP fee | |
| Financial proof | ≈PLN 776/month (~€180) + tuition | |
| Health insurance | NFZ or private insurance | |
| Post-graduation | 9-month job-seeking residence permit | |
Hear from our students
"SGH is the top finance school in Poland, and Warsaw's banking scene meant real internships. Studying in English for €4,200 a year, with a scholarship, was unbeatable value. My counsellor handled the whole application and visa."
"The quantitative training is serious, and recruiting into banking and consulting is strong. Warsaw is affordable for a capital, and as a full-time student I could work. The 9-month permit is helping me land a role."
Frequently asked questions
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