Which are the cheapest Master in Finance programs in Europe with good job outcomes?With good roi?

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B.K Sharma · Accepted Answer

Every year, students get into top MFin programs in Europe without GMAT ,  not because the schools are lenient, but because they value real skills over test scores.

EDHEC skips GMAT if the applicant has a degree in finance, accounting, or engineering and has completed internships in roles like investment analysis or corporate finance.
IE lets applicants submit its own IE Global Admissions Test instead of GMAT, which tests verbal, numerical, and logical reasoning.
ESMT Berlin allows applicants with strong academic records (equivalent of 2:1 or higher in Europe) and proof of quantitative strength like coursework in econometrics or business math to bypass GMAT.
Rennes School of Business and SKEMA offer waivers if the applicant applies early or through university tie-ups.
Even at schools that &ldquo;recommend&rdquo; GMAT like Cambridge, strong candidates with CFA Level 1 and finance internships at places like PwC or Citi have been accepted without the test.

Strong academic scores, practical finance experience, and early application timelines carry more weight than people think.
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Supriya J · Answer

Some of the cheapest Master in Finance programs in Europe with good ROI are based in Germany, France, and the Netherlands &mdash; especially when you factor in job outcomes and cost of living.
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is a strong pick. Tuition is around &euro;35,000, but grads land roles at Deutsche Bank, EY, and Allianz, with starting salaries between &euro;50,000&ndash;&euro;60,000. The school&rsquo;s Career Services and German job market access make the ROI solid within 2&ndash;3 years.
In France, EDHEC&rsquo;s MFin costs about &euro;26,000, and its finance placements are strong in London and Paris. Firms like Amundi, Soci&eacute;t&eacute; G&eacute;n&eacute;rale, and PwC regularly recruit from there.
Erasmus University (Rotterdam School of Management) charges roughly &euro;21,000 for EU students and &euro;27,000 for non-EU. The program has strong ties with ING, ABN AMRO, and Deloitte, and the Netherlands&rsquo; post-study visa makes job hunting easier.