APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO THE MASTER’S PROGRAM

1. Fill out the Graduate School Online Electronic Application at: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/

You will select the “Financial Economics MS” program on the application. If you have already applied to another program, you will need to start a new application. The application requires the following materials (in PDF format):

• Statement of Purpose
• Unofficial transcripts from the universities or colleges you have attended: Please scan all transcripts from undergraduate institutions where you have been enrolled and upload the pdf file(s) to your application. The transcript uploaded must match the official transcript and there should be no changes or edits made to it. Do not upload any high school transcripts.International academic records must be in the original language accompanied by an official English translation. Your school should provide an official translation of your documents; otherwise have a translation done by your school or a certified translator. Do not submit an evaluation from a credential evaluation service in lieu of a translation.The Graduate School will send a request for official transcripts if you are recommended for admission by the Financial Economics program.
• Math Preparation Form: Please complete the Math Preparation form. Applicants must complete a total of three semesters of calculus and one semester of linear algebra in their undergraduate coursework. Complete either the PDF version or Word version of the document. If you complete the form in Word, save the document as a PDF file. Upload the completed document; the file must be in PDF file format.

• Resume/CV: All applicants must submit a resume or CV in English. Please upload your resume/CV in PDF file format.
• Graduate School Application fee: This fee is required to complete the application. Information on the fee is available here under Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/

2. Provide two letters of recommendation. Letter must be submitted electronically by your references no later than March 1 for fall term admission.

3. Test Scores (if applicable)

All international degree-seeking applicants are required to provide proof of English proficiency. For more information on this requirement, check the English proficiency section on the Requirements for Admission page.

Students who apply to both the MS-Financial Economics and PhD program are required to submit GRE scores.

2026 Fall Term Admission: All application materials must be submitted no later than March 1, 2026.

Fall 2026 Admission Deadline: March 1, 2026

Fall 2026 Decision Deadline: April 15, 2026

Applicants who apply by Jan. 15, 2026, can receive a response by March 1, 2026