Scholarships, Jobs & Opportunities for Ugandans

Opportunity details

Who can apply

Open globally, including to residents of Uganda. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, must pass the programme’s quantitative proficiency test with at least 75%, and must meet English requirements or qualify through prior English-medium education. Strong mathematics and Python readiness are important.

Key information

Field of study

Financial engineering, quantitative finance, data science, machine learning and Python

Intake / academic term

6 October 2026

Study format

Online

Program duration

Approximately two years, part time online

Tuition and funding options

The entire accredited MScFE programme has no tuition or programme fee. Applicants may still pay for English testing, official transcripts, credential evaluation or their own internet/computer access.

Academic requirements

Recognised bachelor’s degree, successful quantitative proficiency test and required identity/academic verification. Applicants need reliable internet and enough weekly time for rigorous quantitative coursework.

Language / admission tests

Programme quantitative test required; accepted English proof or English-medium exemption. A lower-cost external English test may still be needed.

Required application documents

Online application, identity document, bachelor’s transcript and degree evidence, English proof where required, plus any credential evaluation requested by WQU.

About this opportunity

TUITION-FREE | ACCREDITED | FULLY REMOTE. A credible, specialised option for Ugandans who need to keep working while earning a quantitative Master’s. The October cohort application closes 29 September 2026 and classes start 6 October. There is no tuition, but applicants provide their own computer/internet and may face transcript, English-test or credential-evaluation costs. Disability accommodations are available on request.