University of Toronto
Master of Mathematical Finance (MMF)
Program Team Visits Shanghai for the First Time!
Whether you are:
STEM background seeking a shift into quantitative finance/data science
Hoping to complete a master's degree in 12 months with internship opportunities
Want to stay in Canada for PR or return home with a high-paying offer
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Don't miss this face-to-face opportunity with the admissions officer!
What Makes UofT MMF Exceptional
The University of Toronto's Master of Mathematical Finance is one of Canada's oldest and most internationally renowned quantitative finance master's programs.
Since its launch in 1998, it has consistently placed in the Risk.net Global Top 25 Financial Engineering Masters rankings, even breaking into the top 15 in 2023, thanks to its rigorous quantitative curriculum, top-tier industry collaborations, and outstanding employment outcomes.
Source: Risk.net
Blending theory and practice, the program prepares well-rounded professionals with strong mathematical modeling, programming, and financial theory skills.
Graduates are found at CPP Investments, RBC, Scotiabank, TD Securities, CIBC, Morgan, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, CICC, CITIC, HSBC, and various hedge funds and asset management firms.
MMF Program Structure and Admissions Difficulty
Admission is extremely competitive, with an average of 30 students selected from over 500 applicants each year.
Acceptance means gaining entry into an elite quantitative network of top internships, distinguished alumni, and leading global employers.
The entire program lasts just 12 months across three terms:
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First 4 months: Intensive core tools in financial mathematics to enhance quantitative skills
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Middle 4 months: Full-time internship at a top North American financial institution, with minimum net earnings of USD 15,000
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Final 4 months: Return to the classroom to complete a research project and presentation based on the internship
Internship Timeline (Using 25Fall as an Example)
Aug–Sep 2025: Prepare your resume – job search begins! Internship opportunities will be posted on the student career portal.
Sep–Oct 2025: Peak period for securing internships. Student resumes are uploaded to the official internship recruitment system.
Nov–Dec 2025: 100% of students receive formal written offers from employers and are placed in internship positions.
Jan–Apr 2026: Students complete four months of full-time work at companies such as major banks, pension funds, boutique hedge funds, and fintech firms.
May–Aug 2026: Submit your internship results presentation report.
What You'll Gain from the UofT MMF Info Session
This MMF Shanghai info session is not just an information sharing event – it's a close-up admissions opportunity.
Featuring Professor Luis Seco, Program Director and Admissions Interviewer, in person, who will provide authoritative insights into the program's curriculum structure and admissions logic.
In addition, the info session will bring:
◼︎ Exclusive release of MMF admissions data and preference checklist, precisely guiding your application preparation.
◼︎ On-site one-on-one admissions interview appointments – bring your resume, transcripts, and language test scores. You might just be the one they lock in early!
◼︎ Outstanding alumni appearances, sharing their experiences from study to employment at the world's top financial institutions!
◼︎ Multiple financial institutions simultaneously opening internship/full-time positions – listen and submit your applications on the spot.
