An undergraduate degree is the starting point for a quants career. Explore career paths, find out what to study and learn more about universities you could attend.
Quants careers are emerging and evolving all the time. Explore career paths to find out which ones suit your talents and preferences.
We showcase young professionals who work in leading professions that are shaping the future and students who are are studying to enter them. We also showcase the organisations that offer opportunities for aspiring quants – where they work and study.
Get to know the universities that offer tertiary courses that you can study to further your interest in maths, physics, statistics or computer studies to secure one of the careers in the Career Paths section.
Funding your studies
There are many ways to pay for your undergrad and postgrad studies towards a quants career. Learn more about each option to find the one that’s right for you.
Bursaries
A bursary is a sum of money that is awarded by an organization to a student, in order for them to study at a university.
Scholarships
A scholarship is financial aid awarded to students to further their education.
NSFAS
The National Students Financial Aid Scheme is a bursary scheme that provides students that are studying / registered at Public Higher Educations Institutions with financial aid assistance to complete their studies.
Student Loans
Student loans are provided by financial institutions to assist students to further their education.