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PGDip in DESS en finance mathématique et computationnelle

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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PGDip in DESS en finance mathématique et computationnelle at Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada is a postgraduate diploma in Finance, Banking & Insurance programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Finance, Banking & Insurance
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,260 / semester
International tuition: CAD 12,370 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This graduate diploma offers advanced study in financial theory combined with mathematical, statistical, and computational methods, developing models for risk analysis and prediction in volatile financial markets. The 30-credit, non-thesis programme is delivered full-time or part-time through day courses at the Montreal campus, with a minimum full-time completion of two trimesters and a maximum of four full-time (or six part-time) trimesters, and intakes in Fall and Winter. Coursework combines quantitative finance, stochastic modelling, statistics, and computational methods applied to real financial-market problems, building the technical toolkit used in trading, risk, and quantitative-analysis roles. Application materials may be submitted in French or English. Graduates are prepared for quantitative and analytical roles in banking, asset management, insurance, and financial-technology firms, as well as further graduate study in mathematical finance or related fields.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with specific requirements varying by the jurisdiction of the prior credential (Quebec, elsewhere in Canada, or internationally). A letter of intent or motivation and a curriculum vitae are required, along with two letters of recommendation, which are waived for graduates of Universite de Montreal.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About Université de Montréal

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in DESS en finance mathématique et computationnelle award?

Université de Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Finance, Banking & Insurance on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in DESS en finance mathématique et computationnelle take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGDip in DESS en finance mathématique et computationnelle cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

Can PGDip in DESS en finance mathématique et computationnelle be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université de Montréal.

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