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Incremental Knowledge Acquisition Deserves Recognition

We believe in recognizing the knowledge and skills our students acquire at every stage of their learning journey. Our new Master’s-level Certificate in Foundations of Financial Engineering is awarded after just two courses in our MScFE program.

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Upskilling for Success: How Lindah Sumbati Shirasala Transformed her Career

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From Learner to Leader: How Zahara Miriam is using her quant skills to build a startup

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Incremental Knowledge Acquisition Deserves Recognition

We believe in recognizing the knowledge and skills our students acquire at every stage of their learning journey. Our new Master’s-level Certificate in Foundations of Financial Engineering is awarded after just two courses in our MScFE program.

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Upskilling for Success: How Lindah Sumbati Shirasala Transformed her Career

Lindah Sumbati Shirasala’s story is relatable to many of our recent graduates.

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From Learner to Leader: How Zahara Miriam is using her quant skills to build a startup

The interdisciplinary approach of WQU’s MSc in Financial Engineering program allows entrepreneurs like Zahara Miriam to apply their skills in various industries and to connect with like-minded professionals across the globe.

Student Spotlight

Real Voices, Real Impact: How Our Students Are Transforming Their Futures

At WorldQuant University, we believe that the most powerful stories come from the students themselves. These are the people who have faced challenges, seized opportunities, and transformed their futures through education.

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WorldQuant University: A New Chapter, A New Look

A global mission, a global community: Education is most effective when educators, employers, and students work together.

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Student Spotlight: Brian Onyino

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online programs to develop in-demand skills to accelerate their careers. Here’s one of their stories.

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WQU Leadership

Workplace Flexibility and Upskilling the Future Workforce at the World Economic Forum

WorldQuant University President Daphne Kis recently traveled to the World Economic Forum in Davos to speak about AI, flexible schedules, and the future of work.

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Student Spotlight: Li Yawen

“The challenge was real. If you are passionate about math and finance, and considering a MScFE program, I’d say go for it!”

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WQU CEO discusses Generative AI and the Future

Exploring Predictive AI's developing role in education and business with Peter Lee and Daphne Kis.

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Student Spotlight: Abdulkabir Muhammed

An experience that combines theoretical knowledge, practical applications, and collaborative learning opportunities.

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Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Christopher Franklin

From full-stack developer to data analyst.

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Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Saif Ullah

"Equipping students with the necessary skills to tackle real-world challenges."

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Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Adewale Tokosi

Down the rabbit hole of optimization.

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WQU Leadership

Developing Talent Starts with Transforming Hiring Practices: Lessons from the Milken Global Conference

WorldQuant University CEO Daphne Kis and co-panelists explored the challenges and opportunities of talent development and hiring practices at 2023’s Milken Global Conference

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Student Spotlight: Soha Gad

From troubleshooting to trailblazing with WQU’s Data Science Lab

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WQU Leadership

Building Community and Creating Opportunity: Lessons from the World Economic Forum

WorldQuant University CEO Daphne Kis recently traveled to the World Economic Forum in Davos where she spoke about key workforce challenges and opportunities.

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Faculty Spotlight

Learning How to Think, Not What to Think: Lessons from a WQU Professor

By teaching both critical thinking and technical skills, WQU’s Professor Sergio Garcia ensures that his students learn how to think through and solve the problems they might face in their careers.

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What Can You Do With A Master’s Degree In Financial Engineering?

We are often asked “what can I do with a MScFE?” The simple answer is: a lot! But there’s much more to the story of the discipline of financial engineering.

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Faculty Spotlight

TA Spotlight: Paying it Forward

Yawo Kobara views his role as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for WorldQuant University as an opportunity to give back to the student community.

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Student Spotlight: Christos Koutkos and Tilemachos Kosmetsas

Excellence is not an act, but a habit.

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WQU Leadership

Revisiting WorldQuant CEO Igor Tulchinsky’s Conversation with World Economic Forum Podcast Meet the Leader

In this conversation, Igor Tulchinsky explains why he founded WorldQuant University — to upskill some of the most talented people around the world.

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WQU CEO Daphne Kis Discusses The Future of Higher Education

WorldQuant University CEO Daphne Kis joined a panel of experts at the 2022 Milken Global Conference to discuss rethinking the higher education model.

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Student Spotlight: Seleme Shoky Maakgetlwa

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online programs to develop in-demand skills to accelerate their careers. Here’s one of their stories.

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Welcome to the Applied Data Science Lab

Learn more about our exciting new offering.

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Student Spotlight: Maria Guinda Perez

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online programs to develop in-demand skills to accelerate their careers. Here’s one of their stories.

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Faculty Spotlight

Faculty Spotlight: Meet Ritabrata “Rito” Bhattacharyya

Everyday, WorldQuant University instructors leverage their industry expertise to help students work together to develop in-demand skills. Here’s one of their stories.

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WQU Leadership

WQU CEO Daphne Kis Discusses Rethinking the Roles and Goals of Higher Education

Last week at the 2021 Milken Global Conference, WorldQuant University CEO Daphne Kis joined a panel of experts to discuss rethinking the higher education model.

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University News

WQU Announces New Digital Credential for Master of Science in Financial Engineering

WorldQuant University is excited to announce that along with diplomas, we now provide digital credentials to students who graduate from the MSc in Financial Engineering degree program.

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Student Spotlight: Indira Djambaeva

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online programs to develop in-demand skills to accelerate their careers. Here’s one of their stories.

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Student Spotlight: Musonda Katongo

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online programs to develop in-demand skills to accelerate their careers. Here’s one of their stories.

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How COVID-19 is ending the stigma of online learning

Check out WQU CEO Daphne Kis’ latest post with the World Economic Forum

University News

WorldQuant University Expands State Authorization to All US States and Territories

Read more about WQU and our expanded offerings in the US.

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Preparing for a Future in Financial Engineering

Learn about the skills needed for a successful career.

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WQU Leadership

WorldQuant CEO Featured on World Economic Forum Podcast Meet the Leader

Igor Tulchinsky explains why he founded WorldQuant University — to upskill some of the most talented people around the world.

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Student Spotlight: Nigel Kok

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online programs to develop in-demand skills to accelerate their careers. Here’s one of their stories.

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University News

WorldQuant University Granted Accreditation from the Distance Education Accrediting Commission

Read more about WQU and what’s next for our growing student body.

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The WQU Guide to Financial Engineering

Learn more about the field in this overview.

WQU Leadership

How to make upskilling stick in 3 easy steps

Check out WQU CEO Daphne Kis’s World Economic Forum post

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WQU CEO Daphne Kis Discusses the Future of Online Education and Credentialing at the World Economic Forum’s Virtual Jobs Reset Summit

Learn more about the panel discussion and watch a recording of the full session.

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Student Spotlight: Kumari Anjali

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online programs to develop in-demand skills to accelerate their careers. Here’s one of their stories.

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University News

WQU Debuts Credly Badges for Applied Data Science Module

Badges available to 2020 graduates now

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WQU Leadership

Pursuing the American Dream? Start with skills.

Check out the latest op-ed from WQU CEO Daphne Kis

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Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Oluwaseyi Awoga

Students from all over the globe are using WorldQuant University’s 100% online programs to develop in-demand skills to accelerate their careers. Here’s one of their stories.

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James Stavridis, WQU Advisory Board Member, joins Conversations with Mike Milken Podcast

Discusses leadership, life after COVID-19

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WQU Debuts Explainer on Plagiarism

Integrity is critical to transformative education

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WorldQuant University CEO discusses free data science module and the future of online education

Listen to the full podcast from Pragmatic Institute

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COVID-19 is Higher Ed’s Chance to Start Anew. Here’s How.

WorldQuant University CEO Daphne Kis on the opportunity ahead

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WorldQuant University Now Accepting Duolingo English Test

Making higher education even more accessible

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WQU Leadership

Daphne Kis discusses public trust, higher ed and the future of data science at Milken Global Conference

Educational institutions must work to build trust

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WQU Leadership

Creating a Future Proof Workforce with WorldQuant University CEO Daphne Kis

Learning must be a lifelong journey

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Daphne Kis, CEO of WQU, Delivers Keynote at Women in Data Science Conference

Pushes for expanding reach of Data Science to female-driven fields

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WQU Leadership

WQU CEO Daphne Kis Discusses the On-Demand Future of Education with CNBC at Davos

Matching learners with jobs and resources is as important as education itself

University News

WQU launches new, two-unit Data Science Module for 2019

New format gives students more time and practice to master key concepts

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Why Electrical Engineers, Applied Physicists and Computer Scientists make great Financial Engineers

Check out this post and see if Financial Engineering would be a good career for you.

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WQU CEO Daphne Kis discusses Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Today at Milken Global Conference

Notes need to move past segmented conversations on education

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University News

At WorldQuant University, Your Privacy is Our Priority

WQU reviews data and privacy policies to protect students

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WQU Leadership

WQU CEO Daphne Kis discusses future of talent and opportunity at Davos

Experts cite need for coding, analytical, collaborative skills well into the future

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WQU Leadership

Daphne Kis, CEO of WorldQuant University, discusses WQU on RT America

Kis and host Bart Chilton discuss technology, philanthropy, and careers in data analytics

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WQU Leadership

Igor Tulchinsky, Founder of WorldQuant University, Speaks at Milken Institute London Summit

London Summit convened leaders to discuss innovation challenges and opportunities in modern Europe

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WorldQuant University founder Igor Tulchinsky named to The Bloomberg 50

The list features the defining global leaders in finance, business, culture and entertainment.

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University News

Introducing the new WQU.org!

A modern rebrand for a modern university.

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University News

WorldQuant University Mints Masters of Financial Engineering

Igor Tulchinsky’s WorldQuant University teaches new skills for tech-driven finance industry.

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WQU Leadership

Online Education: A Bridge Not Too Far

As chairman of the advisory board of WorldQuant University, retired Admiral James Stavridis discusses how he is applying his lifelong love of education to the world of financial engineering.

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WQU Leadership

Free Market Lessons – an interview with Igor Tulchinsky

WorldQuant Founder and CEO Igor Tulchinsky talks to Brunswick’s Beatriz Garcia about training a new generation of quants online.

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University News

WorldQuant University Appoints U.S. Navy Admiral James George Stavridis as Chairman of its Advisory Board

Current Dean of Fletcher School at Tufts University Joins University to Expand Educational Opportunities Throughout the World

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WorldQuant University Named “Startup of the Year” by Education Dive

WorldQuant University’s tuition-free, online Master’s degree in Financial Engineering makes high-quality education accessible to students worldwide.

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