MMF NEWS

MMF Fall 2027 Applications Open October 1 2026

Applications for Fall 2027 entry to the MMF Program will open on October 1 2026, with an application deadline of December 20 2026. If you are interested in joining the MMF Program in the future, click here for more information on MMF’s application criteria, and be sure to follow MMF on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, X, Facebook, and Spotify for more updates throughout the year.

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“Your success has been my success.” Prof Luis Seco shares his thoughts on 19 years at MMF

“For nineteen wonderful years, I have had the privilege of serving as Director of the Master of Mathematical Finance Program. On July 1st, 2026, I will cease to be Director. And while that chapter ends, I leave with a heart full of gratitude and joy. The privilege of watching what MMF has become has been one of the greatest honours of my life. I am also grateful that this is not goodbye…” Read the full announcement

MMF’s Luis Seco recognized with Spain’s Order of Isabella the Catholic

MMF Program Director Luis Seco, a professor in the department of mathematics in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Arts & Science, has been awarded Spain’s Orden de Isabel la Católica (Order of Isabella the Catholic). The civil honour recognizes exceptional service to Spain and outstanding contributions to international co-operation. Read more at UofT Celebrates and the Department of Mathemematics!

MMF Joins Department Of Economics

After extensive consultations, MMF was welcomed into the Faculty of Arts & Science’s Department of Economics on October 1st, 2025. We spoke with MMF Director, Luis Seco about how this intentional move furthers the program’s growth strategy.

MMF Director Luis Seco On The Big Story Podcast

Is gold still a safe haven and a hedge against inflation? World events have given gold a new, unexpected role, according to MMF Program Director Luis Seco. He explains on this episode of The Big Story podcast.

MMF Once Again Ranked a Top-25 Quant Program by Risk.net

MMF remains the only Canadian university program to be ranked in Risk.net’s top 25 Quant Finance Master’s programs worldwide! Among North American universities, MMF ranked 19th, and ahead of its Canadian counterparts.

               

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