Dear SFRUC Graduate Students,

We are excited to share an outstanding postgraduate opportunity from Durham University Business School (UK) — one of the world's leading institutions for finance education.

The MSc Finance programme (and related specialist variants) is now open for applications for September 2026 entry. This prestigious 1-year full-time master's degree offers:

· Cutting-edge training in advanced financial theory, corporate finance, econometrics, financial modelling, and more.

· Hands-on experience with Bloomberg terminals, Capital IQ, and CFA curriculum alignment.

· A practice-based business project or research dissertation.

· Excellent career preparation for roles in global finance, banking, consulting, and PhD pathways.

Programme details:https://www.durham.ac.uk/business/courses/finance-n3k109/

Special Attraction: Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships

Outstanding international applicants (self-funded) can apply for merit-based tuition fee discounts of £10,000 — recognising academic excellence and future potential!

· Fully eligible for MSc Finance students.

· Separate application required (after starting your programme application to get a Student ID).

Key upcoming deadlines (midnight GMT):

· Application deadline: 20th April 2026 (final round — winners in June)

· Apply here:https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/scholarships/international/durham-inspiring-excellence-scholarships/postgraduate/

Applications for the programme are open now via Durham's Postgraduate Applicant Portal. We recommend applying early to secure your place and be considered for scholarships.

This is a fantastic chance to study at a historic UK university (consistently ranked top 100 globally, Top 60 in Finance worldwide) while gaining world-class finance credentials.

Questions? Contact our team at xinyi.huang@durham.ac.uk or join our WeChat group.