Master of Science in Finance

CFA Level 1 exam

  • 6 elective ECTS can be earned by passing the CFA Level 1 exam.
  • Students should register in IS-Academia for the course « CFA level 1 (5AF2031).
  • To validate the credits, students should send to the programme administrator the email received from the CFA Institute with the exams results.
  • Students should be aware of the gap between taking the exam and validating the credits to finish their degree.

Student scholarships

  • Per annum, we award 3 student scholarships on a competitive basis.
  • Only students enrolled in the Master in Finance programme of the University of Neuchâtel can apply.
  • CFA Program enrollment fee is waived and exam registration is reduced to USD 600 plus any applicable tax.
  • Students can apply from 1 September through 31 July.
  • Students are ineligible if they have an active, unused, scholarship on their account or if they are currently registered.
  • Students apply directly online and their application is reviewed by the MScF programme director. The decision is communicated online.

Important

There are currently no scholarships left. The next application window will be open on 1 September 2026.

Updated on 8 October 2025

Contact

MScF programme administration: mscf@unine.ch