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A Global Student Community
WQU students are united across 140 countries, working together to solve global problems with the power of quant, and they inspire each other to take on new challenges in their professional and personal lives. Their collective talents equal extraordinary impact.
Student + Faculty Spotlight
Student Spotlight: Saif Ullah
"Equipping students with the necessary skills to tackle real-world challenges."
Student Spotlight: Adewale Tokosi
Down the rabbit hole of optimization.
Student Spotlight: Soha Gad
From troubleshooting to trailblazing with WQU’s Data Science Lab
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.
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.
Here is what WQU alumni have to say about their learning experience:
Lifelong Collaborators
From publishing original research to presenting new ideas on global stages, from connecting students to exciting job and volunteer opportunities to unlocking a pipeline of promising and diverse talent, WQU is creating pathways for mutual success.
WQU’s team is made up of financial engineering experts, industry executives, and educational technology innovators.
Over 14,000 students and counting have benefited from WQU offerings.
In The Quant World
The latest at WQU and in the data sciences.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Your learning community awaits.
WQU offerings are designed to help students build high-demand skills in financial engineering and data science.