Where finance, code, and ambition meet.
A 12-month integrative master's program in Belgrade combining cutting-edge finance, programming (Python and R), AI, and data science - taught in English, designed for working professionals and international candidates.
Vladislav Radak, PhD · MCF Faculty
Hybrid delivery - built for working professionals.
Three commitments make MCF compatible with full-time work and international participation.
Classroom + live online + recorded
Classes meet at RAF (Knez Mihailova 6) and stream live to remote participants. Every lecture is recorded for later viewing - never miss the material.
Evening schedule, 18:00–21:00 CET
Up to three sessions per week. Compatible with full-time employment in any European time zone - including remote roles in fintech and finance.
Employed-friendly · Foreigner-friendly
Async catch-up between live sessions. International candidates participate without relocating. Short-Cycle pathway bypasses Serbian nostrification.
Three steps to enter the program.
Apply online
Submit the application form with your CV, statement of motivation, and academic transcripts. Rolling admissions until September 15, 2026.
Open application →Interview with the Director
A 30–45 minute conversation with Prof. Branko Urošević to discuss your background, goals, and fit with the program - including which track suits you.
Contact us →Acceptance letter
Receive your acceptance package within 10 business days of the interview. Enrollment opens immediately - secure your seat in the Dec 2026 cohort.
Enrollment details →Master or Short-Cycle? Three questions.
IDENTICAL COURSEWORK · IDENTICAL TUITION
Step 1 of 3
Do you need an accredited Master's credential?
Step 2 of 3
Do you want to write an original master thesis?
Step 3 of 3
Are you applying for a scholarship?
Your fit:
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Student voice 2:18 MCF students on real-time trading assignments and learning by doing.
Frequently asked.
Can I apply if I don't have a 4-year (240 ECTS) degree?
Yes. The Short-Cycle track is designed exactly for this case - you complete the same coursework, earn a recognised certificate, and can convert to the full Master degree later by adding the thesis component.
Can I take the program remotely?
Yes. Every lecture is delivered in hybrid format: live in the RAF classroom, simulcast online, and recorded. Several students in each cohort participate fully from abroad.
I'm employed full-time. Can I still attend?
Yes - the schedule (evening sessions 18:00–21:00 CET, max 3× weekly, plus recordings) is built for working professionals.
I have a foreign degree. Do I need nostrification?
Not for enrolment into the Short-Cycle path. Students with foreign degrees can begin the program directly and complete the coursework first. Serbian degree nostrification is required only for conversion to the Master track, and our team actively supports students throughout the process.
Does MCF help prepare for CFA, FRM, PRMIA?
Yes. Curriculum modules align with several CFA Level I/II topics, FRM Part I/II, and PRMIA exams. Faculty include CFA charterholders and PRMIA fellows.
When is the Bootcamp organized?
December through February. The Bootcamp is an intensive preparatory phase designed to strengthen participants' foundations in programming, finance, mathematics and analytical thinking before the main interdisciplinary coursework begins.
What's the application deadline?
November 1, 2026 for the Dec 2026 intake. Applications are rolling - earlier submissions receive priority interview slots and scholarship consideration.
Is there scholarship financial aid?
Yes. The Ominimo Excellence Scholarship is merit-based and covers full tuition for one outstanding candidate per cohort. Tuition reduction is available via direct discussion with the Program Leadership for outstanding, highly motivated applicants that could otherwise not be able to enroll into the program.
Ready to talk?
Schedule a conversation with the Program Leadership to discuss your background, ambitions, and whether MCF is the right fit for you.