FX.co ★ Top 8 universities to study finance

Saint Petersburg State University, Russia

Only candidates who receive the highest average scores (91.7) at the Unified State Exam have a chance to enter Saint Petersburg State University. Experts call this educational institution the leading university in Saint Petersburg and Russia. It partners with many Russian and foreign universities, conducts internships for its students, and organizes academic conferences. Saint Petersburg State University has a vast array of finance-related study programmes, including business informatics, international management, management, economics, as well as a number of economic and mathematical disciplines.

National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia

Higher School of Economics is one of the youngest universities in Russia. It was established in 1992. This educational institution is in the top three of the best universities in Russia. In addition, it is included in the top 100 world universities with a degree in Economics and Econometrics. Higher School of Economics cooperates with many international companies, such as SBS, ABBYY, and MARS, and offers internships to students and graduates in these firms. Future financial experts have an opportunity to choose a degree among a wide number of disciplines that include economics and statistics, business management, world economy, business informatics, marketing, and market analytics.

Plekhanov Russian University of Economics

This university is considered to be the oldest in Moscow and Russia. Plekhanov Russian University of Economics is one of the leading financial universities that provides students with an opportunity to study based on the MBA program, as well as offers internships abroad. Interestingly, students can obtain a double diploma: the university partners with educational institutions in France, Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Finland, and Holland.

Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration

This educational institution was established in Russia in 1991. The academy has a number of major departments: economics, business informatics, finance and management, finance and banking, etc. Each department has several subject oriented educational programmes. The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation or RANEPA also offers MBA programs.

Harvard University, US

Experts call Harvard University one of the oldest educational institutions in the United States. Its graduates make up the world's political and scientific elite. The university is part of a group of eight private schools - the so-called "Ivy League". Harvard Business School is ranked first in the United States. Harvard University offers students a number of degrees, such as economics, finance and accounting, business and management to pick from. Interestingly, a degree is chosen only in the second year of study. Freshmen at Harvard University can attend any of the 3,700 courses. Moreover, they also design their own curriculum.

Stanford University, US

Stanford University is primarily focused on the sphere of advanced and information technologies. At the same time, particular attention is paid to teaching business, economics, and finance. Stanford University has only one management faculty - the Stanford Graduate School of Business which is included in the group of elite business schools known as the Magnificent Seven. Students can study MBA programs, take internships, and also try their hands at creating their own business. Notably, Stanford University grants loans for students to open a business. In addition, Stanford University students plan their own curriculum.

University of Oxford, UK

Oxford University is the oldest university in the UK. It is one of the top five world’s best universities. The institution resembles a small state: there are 38 colleges on the territory of Oxford University. These colleges are unique interdisciplinary academic communities. Interestingly, students of each college can study in any of 100 academic departments. The educational process, namely the content of programmes, lectures, seminars, laboratory work, and exams are supervised by the university authorities.

University of Cambridge, UK

Experts consider the University of Cambridge to be the second oldest university in Great Britain. The institution is a confederation of colleges, faculties, and departments. The university consists of six schools where faculties are divided based on a field of study. The educational programmes of the University of Cambridge cover a wide range of subjects. Freshmen study many disciplines in their first year at the university. A year later, they can choose a major. All courses are divided into several parts, each designed for 1–2 years.