Target Universities In Europe
11th Grade International Baccalaureate Student here. Am likely going to get a 42-44/45. I take Maths AA HL, Physics HL and Econ HL. Manage an investment fund of 10,000 Euro for my school, and have done many other leadership roles for nonprofits. I have had one internship at Deutsche Börse, and am doing another this summer at Deutsche Bank. What are some target universities in Europe? Currently looking and Bocconi and Erasmus, and am not sure about UK universities as they have much higher fees. What are the financial aid options, as my parents will only pay fully for lower cost schools such as Bocconi and Erasmus. I am not sure about the US due to the current political stress, especially on outsiders so it might be too high risk. Any advice from people working in IB/PE, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s a breakdown of target universities in Europe for someone aiming to break into IB/PE:
Top Target Universities in Europe for IB/PE
UK Universities (Higher fees but strong placement in London IBD):
Non-UK European Universities (Lower fees, strong placement):
Nordic and German-speaking Countries:
Financial Aid Options
Advice for Your Profile
Given your interest in IB/PE, focus on schools with strong placement records in London and other financial hubs.
Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/school/master-in-finance-hec-paris-vs-bocconi-vs-st-gallen?customgpt=1, UK Target Universities Discussion Thread, European Master in Finance programmes (pre-experience), European target schools for London IBD, University Of St. Andrews experience? Opinions?
In EU there's some undergrad targets but the truth is you're not supposed to land your full time job with just an undergrad so start including the cost of masters in your overall study plan too.
bocconi, St gallen bachelors are very well seen, however Milan and Switzerland aren't the cheapest. Sse, Erasmus, cbs are solid too and quite affordable.
With those bachelors you can legitimately target the tier one programs for masters (lse, lbs, hec, oxbridge, escp, bocconi etc.) and get scholarships.
Well put
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