Brief background:
-Southamerican.
-Want to study a Master's in Finance, a ton of extra points if the program is focused on capital markets rather than corporate finance.
-GPA 3.05/4 (considered as a 2:2 in most British schools)
-IELTS: 8/9
-I have 0 work experience, just completed my bachelor's degree in Business.
-Got my undergrad from a triple accredited school (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB)
-Main goal: Want to study and STAY PERMANENTLY to work in equity research/investment management in either France, Germany or the UK but each of these countries have big pros and cons.
Note: Wish but can't go to Canada or the U.S. because of a GMAT low beyond repair (have not really found good schools that do not ask for it or for work experience) and budgetary constraints.
*France pros:
-I have a basic level of french (A2) and spanish is my first language so getting a pro level shouldn't be that hard, I can already read and understand about 75%.
-I have found an academic program that suits my needs.
-Schools are not cheap but at least much more affordable than those of the UK.
-Have the opportunity of learning a new language.
*France cons:
-I can only stay 1 year post-graduation (2 years total including the academic program).
*Germany pros:
-Schools are free, big pro.
-Can stay in total 3 years (1 1/2 post-graduation permit and 1 1/2 academic program), therefore visa regulations are favorable, BIG PRO.
-Financial center of the EU in Frankfurt, good job opportunities.
*Germany cons:
-have to learn german and not sure if time is enough to learn german from 0.
-Have not found a program that really suits my academic needs and which is taught in english, have only found Hochschules. Universitäts with attractive programs either require GMAT or are equally, if not more expensive than UK universities.
*UK pros:-Have found several programs I that suit my needs.
-can stay for 3 years total (2 post-graduation and 1 of academic program).
-Do not have to bother about learning another language, already have a professional english level.
-London is a global financial center, good job opportunities.
*UK cons:-Schools and living expenses are really expensive (my home country's currency is extremely weak)
So far I have an offer from Toulouse Business School in France and from 2 free hochschules in Germany, still do not know if I should apply to the UK because of the costs but if I do, I would probably apply to Surrey (THE ranking by subject business and economics 65th) or to Essex (THE ranking by subject business and economics 176-200). I do not love nor totally dislike the hochschules' programs, especially since they are free :) but I find TBS attractive because I like the classes of the program, it is the 11th best business school in France and a Grande École (for what I have read, that is something big in France), it is one of the constituent schools of Federal University of Toulouse (THE ranking by subject business and economics 101-125) and I can afford the school without going into a massive debt. I am also considering Grenoble which is 7th in grand école ranking and is just a bit more expensive than TBS but I am more attracted towards TBS's program from the academic point of view. What do you recommend? Any help will be well received.
-Southamerican.
-Want to study a Master's in Finance, a ton of extra points if the program is focused on capital markets rather than corporate finance.
-GPA 3.05/4 (considered as a 2:2 in most British schools)
-IELTS: 8/9
-I have 0 work experience, just completed my bachelor's degree in Business.
-Got my undergrad from a triple accredited school (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB)
-Main goal: Want to study and STAY PERMANENTLY to work in equity research/investment management in either France, Germany or the UK but each of these countries have big pros and cons.
Note: Wish but can't go to Canada or the U.S. because of a GMAT low beyond repair (have not really found good schools that do not ask for it or for work experience) and budgetary constraints.
*France pros:
-I have a basic level of french (A2) and spanish is my first language so getting a pro level shouldn't be that hard, I can already read and understand about 75%.
-I have found an academic program that suits my needs.
-Schools are not cheap but at least much more affordable than those of the UK.
-Have the opportunity of learning a new language.
*France cons:
-I can only stay 1 year post-graduation (2 years total including the academic program).
*Germany pros:
-Schools are free, big pro.
-Can stay in total 3 years (1 1/2 post-graduation permit and 1 1/2 academic program), therefore visa regulations are favorable, BIG PRO.
-Financial center of the EU in Frankfurt, good job opportunities.
*Germany cons:
-have to learn german and not sure if time is enough to learn german from 0.
-Have not found a program that really suits my academic needs and which is taught in english, have only found Hochschules. Universitäts with attractive programs either require GMAT or are equally, if not more expensive than UK universities.
*UK pros:-Have found several programs I that suit my needs.
-can stay for 3 years total (2 post-graduation and 1 of academic program).
-Do not have to bother about learning another language, already have a professional english level.
-London is a global financial center, good job opportunities.
*UK cons:-Schools and living expenses are really expensive (my home country's currency is extremely weak)
So far I have an offer from Toulouse Business School in France and from 2 free hochschules in Germany, still do not know if I should apply to the UK because of the costs but if I do, I would probably apply to Surrey (THE ranking by subject business and economics 65th) or to Essex (THE ranking by subject business and economics 176-200). I do not love nor totally dislike the hochschules' programs, especially since they are free :) but I find TBS attractive because I like the classes of the program, it is the 11th best business school in France and a Grande École (for what I have read, that is something big in France), it is one of the constituent schools of Federal University of Toulouse (THE ranking by subject business and economics 101-125) and I can afford the school without going into a massive debt. I am also considering Grenoble which is 7th in grand école ranking and is just a bit more expensive than TBS but I am more attracted towards TBS's program from the academic point of view. What do you recommend? Any help will be well received.
