Your Application
Starts Here.

We review applications on a rolling basis across three annual intakes. Early applicants receive priority consideration for scholarships, campus placement, and career services.

Application Process

Four steps from application to admission.

01

Submit Application

Complete the online form, upload your transcript or CV, and share a 500-word statement of purpose.

02

Assessment

Take our online trading aptitude and markets reasoning assessment — 45 minutes, multiple-choice format.

03

Faculty Interview

30-minute interview with a faculty admissions panel, held virtually or at any campus.

04

Offer & Enrollment

Receive your offer within 10 business days. Confirm enrollment with deposit and complete onboarding.

Last Cycle

From 1,200 applications to 80 admits

Admissions funnel — 1,200 applications to 80 admits 1,200 Applications 100% 420 Assessments 35% 180 Interviews 15% 80 Admits 6.7%

CPT Diploma cohort, January 2025 intake · every application receives written feedback regardless of outcome.

Intake Calendar 2026

Three intakes per year.

Spring Intake
January
Classes begin 13 January 2026
Applications close
15 November 2025
Primary Cohort
Fall Intake
September
Classes begin 7 September 2026
Applications close
30 June 2026
Summer Intake
May
Classes begin 4 May 2026
Applications close
15 March 2026
Eligibility

Who we admit.

FTS welcomes candidates from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. We look for intellectual rigor, quantitative aptitude, and a demonstrated interest in financial markets — not a specific undergraduate degree.

  • Foundational Programs High school diploma or equivalent. No prior finance experience required.
  • Advanced Programs Bachelor's degree or 2+ years trading / financial industry experience. Quantitative aptitude assessment required.
  • CPT Diploma Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Strong analytical reasoning, demonstrated commitment to a career in trading.
  • Executive Programs Minimum 7 years experience in financial services, trading, or related fields. Referred entry welcomed.
Tuition & Fees

Transparent, tiered tuition.

Program tuition includes all instructional materials, simulation platform access, certification fees, and placement services. Housing, travel, and living expenses are separate.

Program
Tuition
Foundations of Trading
€1,200
Risk Management & Compliance
€2,900
Advanced Quantitative Strategies
€3,800
Institutional Trading & Markets
€4,500
Executive Global Markets
€6,200
CPT Diploma (Flagship)
€8,500

Installment plans available on all programs. All amounts in EUR; payable in GBP, USD, SGD, AED, or INR at current rates.

Scholarships & Aid

€12M in scholarships
disbursed annually.

FTS is committed to ensuring that financial background is never a barrier to world-class trading education. Our scholarship program awards funding to over 1,200 students each academic year.

50%

Emerging Markets Fellowship

Half-tuition award for students from emerging market economies. Covers CPT, Advanced, and Institutional programs.

40%

Women in Trading Grant

Tuition reduction for women entering trading careers. Combines with mentorship program.

30%

Merit Excellence Award

Granted to candidates scoring in the top 5% on the aptitude assessment.

25%

Industry Transition Grant

For military veterans, early-career engineers, and public-sector professionals transitioning to trading.

Begin Your Application

Start Your Application

This short form takes 4–5 minutes. Your responses will be reviewed by our admissions team within 72 hours.

Your information is processed securely under GDPR. Admissions decisions are communicated within 10 business days.

Prof. Klaus Richter
Virtual Admissions Guide · Dean of Studies
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