MSc Fin at ESADE vs. Warwick vs. Manchester Alliance

Hey guys! I got accepted in the MSc Finance at Warwick, Manchester, and ESADE. My main goal is to get into consulting at MBB or a VC house in Europe (preferably UK). Being an international student who wants to work in the UK, I can see Warwick and Manchester will be better considering networking opportunities. However, I really like the more international environment in ESADE, and I found some of ESADE's alumni who got FT offers in consulting firms around Europe.

Any insights or inputs would be appreciated. Also, do you guys think the whole Covid-19 situation could affect things in any way? I have read that UK schools may give out more scholarships, so if that's true, it will affect my decision for sure.

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Will be difficult to get into MBB FT UK from any of those unis without consulting exp. or some other standout factor. with Warwick, you have a good shot at FO IB roles, have you considered LBS, LSE etc.

 
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Warwick will give you the best shot. Solid network in London, as many undergrads go straight into IB and MBB. Also, their MSc finance is probably the top choice in the UK excluding Oxbridge and the London universities. Poke around some linkedin profiles and alumni from ESADE and see if you can get a feel for whether you will be limited to London opportunities or can also try out in local offices. Otherwise, if you can afford the 35K price tag, Warwick is the best option from the three.

 

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