Deciding between Bayes, Leeds, CBS and UCD

Hello people! Need some suggestions.
I just got offers from the following universities for the 2026-27 Fall session.

University of Leeds - MSc Finance and Investment
Copenhagen Business School - MSc Finance and Investment
Bayes Business School (City University) - MSc Quantitative Finance
University College Dublin (Ireland) - MSc Finance

Which one to choose, considering cost and job opportunities?

My Background:
I wish to join either Investment Banks or finance consultancy roles at the Big 4. I am ACCA qualified and have 2 years of experience working at KPMG Bangladesh in Corporate Finance.

Deciding between Bayes, Leeds, CBS and UCD

Bayes (Cass) - MSc Quantitative Finance
57% (4 votes)
Leeds - MSc Finance and Investment
0% (0 votes)
Copenhagen Business School - MSc Finance and Investment
43% (3 votes)
University College Dublin - MSc Finance
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 7
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