INSEAD Master in Finance Admissions: Guide to the 2027 Intake

What is the INSEAD MiF and who is it for?

INSEAD announced the Master in Finance (MIF) in September 2025. The INSEAD MiF is a 14-month, full-time programme followed by a six-month professional experience, either an internship or a full-time job. It runs in four stages:

1. An online Period 0 covering data, statistics, programming and platforms such as Bloomberg and LSEG.
2. Core courses in Fontainebleau, from Corporate Finance and Capital Markets to Data Science for Finance and AI and Deep Tech for Finance.
3. A specialised track in Singapore: Wealth Management, Corporate Finance and Private Markets, or an Open Track.
4. Six months of professional experience anywhere in the world.

INSEAD says the move from Europe to Asia is timed to match recruitment cycles in both regions. The curriculum page lists only France and Singapore as teaching locations.

You do not need a finance degree: Period 0 is designed to bring everyone to the same starting line. If you are still unsure that finance is your industry, a broader degree may suit you better, so compare it with INSEAD MiM admissions.

Do not confuse it with the INSEAD Executive Master in Finance (EMFin), a part-time, modular 18-month programme, mainly in Singapore, for experienced finance professionals who keep working.

INSEAD Master in Finance requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• A GMAT or GRE score, valid for five years. The test is mandatory, there is no minimum score and no waiver. A CFA is not required.
• Proof of English: TOEFL, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic or Duolingo English Test, or a degree taught in English. Native English speakers also need a second language at around CEFR B1.
• Two recommendations: one from a current or former manager and one academic.
• A CV and scanned transcripts.

Work experience is not required, but exposure to finance, through internships or projects, is valued.

INSEAD Master in Finance admissions process and deadlines

The application includes six short written answers totalling about 1,040 words, from describing yourself (200 words) to your career aspirations (100). Within 48 hours of your deadline you complete a Kira video and written assessment. Pre-selected candidates then interview with an INSEAD alum, and the process takes up to eight weeks. The application fee is €180.

The INSEAD Master in Finance deadlines for August 2027 match the MiM:

INSEAD Master in Finance tuition and career support

INSEAD Master in Finance tuition is €57,870 for the 2027 intake, paid in instalments starting with a non-refundable €8,500 within two weeks of admission. INSEAD estimates living expenses at about €22,000. Fees change, so confirm them before you commit.

Because the first class only starts in August 2027, there is no employment report yet. Career services continue for up to six months after graduation. For the wider picture, read our INSEAD business school overview.

How to stand out

With no past class to study, build your INSEAD Master in Finance admissions file around what the criteria reward.

• Prove quantitative strength through your Quantitative and Data Insights results and your transcript.
• Show genuine curiosity about finance: an investment club, a markets internship, a valuation project.
• Keep your 100-word career goal precise and linked to one track.
• Apply early if you need a French visa.

Frequently asked questions

Is the INSEAD Master in Finance the same as the Executive Master in Finance?

No. The Master in Finance is a full-time, 14-month programme in Fontainebleau and Singapore for candidates with 0 to 2 years of experience. The Executive Master in Finance is a part-time, modular 18-month programme, mainly in Singapore, for experienced finance professionals who continue working.

Do you need a finance degree for the INSEAD MiF?

No. INSEAD states that no finance background is required, and the online Period 0 covers data, statistics and programming before classes begin. You still need a solid GMAT or GRE result, so quantitative readiness matters whatever your undergraduate subject.