Talent is equally distributed globally, but opportunity is not.
At WorldQuant University, we are championing advanced global education for all.
Who We Are
WorldQuant University is an accredited leader in global education for data sciences. We deliver entirely free, online programs that expand access to studies and credentials in data sciences.
The mission of WorldQuant University is to make advanced, quality education accessible to capable students everywhere by leveraging technology at scale to deliver entirely free online programs.
Education is most effective when educators, employers, and students work together to create pathways for mutual success. Technology makes advanced learning locally available across geographies and enhances outcomes by connecting capable candidates and prospective employers.
With student enrollment in more than one hundred countries, our MSc in Financial Engineering Program and Applied Data Science Lab deliver rigorous curriculum developed by domain experts. From anywhere in the world, students are guided by professionally experienced faculty to develop the high-level quantitative and data-driven skills in high demand across industries.
WorldQuant University is U.S.-based, and accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
Data Science is the Future of Industry
Every major industry is growing its soft-quant and hard-quant workforce. With every passing year, more employers want job applicants with data science and analytics skills. We can’t educate qualified people fast enough.
We’re using financial engineering and data science education to build multidisciplinary strengths students can apply to their future careers.
Free, As It Should Be
There are many obstacles to inspiring the next generation of data-driven experts. Cost shouldn’t be one of them.
Our offerings are entirely free. We are committed to helping the most capable students advance themselves and improve the world through data science.
A recent WorldQuant University graduate told us “I became the first woman in my family to become a ‘Finance’ graduate at no extra costs, thereby opening up windows of opportunities in my career!”
A Global Model for Education
Our offerings currently serve students from over 140 countries all over the globe.
STEM education focuses on solving real-world problems with math and science. WorldQuant University takes that a step further. We think critically and collaborate with people from other cultures. You learn to think flexibly and learn from other people’s perspective.
The MScFE Program not only made me excel in the area of quantitative finance, but also bolstered my career opportunities with very special skills like machine learning, statistics, algorithms, and portfolio management.
Being able to speak with somebody who has real trading experience was a big benefit of the Program. Not only did he talk about markets in general, but he even gave us ideas from algorithms he personally created and used successfully as a trader.
I would also like to thank WQU and your team for offering such wonderful education at zero cost. On top of knowledge, I've also gained very valuable soft skills such as resilience and perseverance from this course.
Our Team
Our leadership, instructors, and advisory board are made up of leading financial engineering experts, industry executives, and educational technology innovators.
Board of Directors
Daphne Kis
Daphne Kis is the CEO of WorldQuant University (WQU), a leader in global education for data sciences. WQU delivers entirely free, online programs that expand access to studies and credentials in data sciences. With its MSc Program in Financial Engineering and Applied Data Science Lab, WQU serves more than 10,000 students in over 100 countries.
As a dynamic entrepreneur, Kis has been at the forefront of identifying, chronicling, and transforming trends in technology, education, and business for decades. Passionate about global entrepreneurship opportunities, especially for women, Kis regularly mentors female founders, and serves on the advisory boards of the Quorum Initiative and Mindshift Capital.
Igor Tulchinsky
Mr. Tulchinsky is the Founder and CEO of WorldQuant, LLC, which he established in 2007 following 12 years as a statistical arbitrage portfolio manager at Millennium Management. Prior to joining Millennium Management, Mr. Tulchinsky was a venture capitalist, scientist at AT&T Bell Laboratories, video game programmer, and author. He holds an MS in Computer Science from the University of Texas, completed in a record nine months, and an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from The Wharton School.
Jeffrey Blomberg
Mr. Blomberg oversees WorldQuant's global Legal, Human Resources and Data Procurement functions. Prior to joining WorldQuant in 2014, Mr. Blomberg was a partner in the law firm of Withers Bergman LLP, where he served as WorldQuant's outside general counsel. Before joining Withers, Mr. Blomberg was a partner at Pullman & Comley, LLC. Mr. Blomberg holds a JD from Fordham University School of Law and a BA from Colgate University.
Jonathan Marom
Mr. Marom is responsible for oversight of WorldQuant’s financial management processes and Facilities functions. Prior to joining WorldQuant in 2014, Mr. Marom served as Chief Financial Officer at the Rohatyn Group and Global Product Manager for the Plexus Group, Inc., a subsidiary of JP Morgan. Before that, he held several positions within JP Morgan including Manager of Strategic Business Development. Mr. Marom holds an MS in Management and Financial Management and a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University.
MScFE Instructional Team
Lab Instructional Team
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Advisory Board
Advisory Board Emeritus
WorldQuant University was established as a not-for-profit in 2015 and is funded by the WorldQuant Foundation, whose primary mission is to make high-quality education more accessible worldwide.
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