Tetiana Davydiuk, Doctoral student at Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, CEMFI Master 2012

The Master degree at CEMFI has played a vital role in shaping my career choice of becoming an academic. Not only did I gain a deep knowledge in finance and economic theory, but I also developed my passion for conducting research.  I am very happy and proud to be part of the CEMFI family.

Jaume Oliu, Banco Sabadell, CEMFI Master 2005

My experience at CEMFI has been extremely stimulating, both academically and personally. Its passionate values towards effort, critical thinking and rigor have profoundly driven my personal development, for which I am very grateful to all professionals, staff and colleagues who made it possible.

María Concepción Sanz Gómez, Grupo Santander, CEMFI Master 1993

My years at CEMFI marked my professional career (and also my personal life). CEMFI provided me with theoretical and analytical tools that reinforced my research skills, and allowed me to develop my career.

Guillermo Sanz Marín, Telefónica, CEMFI Master 2021

Cemfi's program has been a turning point in my career. It provides you with quantitative and analytical tools in key areas of economics and finance that allow you to face any challenge with rigor and a high probability of success, even if you do not know the answers beforehand. This is the case whether you want to pursue an academic or a professional career, as the program's training has direct applications in both instances and instills in you a relentless and constant pursuit of excellence that will keep your curiosity awake.

Jose P. Vasquez, LSE, CEMFI Master 2014

The atmosphere at CEMFI feels like family. The small class size allows for very close academic exchanges between students and faculty. This enabled me to learn from professors in a very caring environment. The mentorship received undoubtedly strengthened my quantitative abilities and my interest in economic research.

Sena Ozyapi, DBRS Morningstar, CEMFI Master 2022

My two years in the Economics and Finance master's program at CEMFI have equipped me with a rigorous academic foundation and advanced analytical tools. This robust curriculum honed my research skills and decision-making abilities, providing me with a significant advantage in my professional career in credit ratings.

Ilya Morozov, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, CEMFI Master 2015

I spent two of the most amazing years of my life at CEMFI—challenging, exciting, eye opening, and enriching, both academically and personally.

Chenxu Fu, International Monetary Fund, CEMFI Master 2019

It is really a rewarding but challenging experience in CEMFI, both academically and personally. Thanks to all professors and classmates in the CEMFI family, I felt strongly supported throughout the 2 years. After all, the journey might be tough, but it has prepared me well for my research career and made me mentally strong for any hardships in life.

Chenlu Wu, China Merchants Bank, CEMFI Master 2020

Always thanks for the impressive adventure at CEMFI. The solid economic background I gained and the tight connection with our professors enabled me to explore a wider world. CEMFI is a place not only for knowledge but also for truth, passion and humanity, which brought me much more than I expected.

Marvin Plotz, World Bank, CEMFI Master 2013

Your studies at CEMFI will rigorously form your economic thinking. The approachability of professors will allow you to gain insights into current high-quality academic research.

Zhe Zhou, Solihull School, CEMFI Master 2011

Thanks to CEMFI's excellent reputation and its strong alumni network, I had a unique advantage when looking for a job. I enjoyed working closely with fellow students in this prestigious program and I sincerely appreciated the support from faculty members.

Horacio Larreguy, Harvard University, CEMFI Master 2007

The Master at CEMFI prepared me extremely well for my graduate studies at MIT. Having a solid foundation allowed me to focus on more advanced courses from the moment I arrived in Cambridge. This helped me get started with research very early on, which was essential to land a job at the Government Department at Harvard.

Jorge Capetillo, Banco de México, CEMFI Master 2021

The supportive faculty and collaborative spirit among classmates made my experience rewarding and unforgettable. I am deeply grateful for my time at CEMFI, where the rigorous academic training and strong emphasis on research provided a solid foundation for my career.

Emre Enes Yavuz, Doctoral student at Northwestern University, CEMFI Master 2017

CEMFI is a unique institution: it can combine a truly supportive environment with a competitive program at the same level of quality as the top institutions in the world. When I look back on my two years in CEMFI, I see that I have obtained a solid economics background and strong relationships with professors and students.

Alvaro Calderón Gonzales, Stanford University, CEMFI Master 2018

CEMFI was important for the development of my economic thinking and analytical skills, as well as for my personal development. I am deeply grateful to its faculty, to their kindness, openness, knowledge, and passion for research.

Duygu Tutluoglu, Vodafone, CEMFI Master 2020

I am grateful to all the professors for creating a supportive culture during the challenging Master's program at CEMFI. Equipping me with strong knowledge of economics and analytical skills, CEMFI has been a great path leading to a professional career in economics.

Sharath Sonti , UC Berkeley, CEMFI Master 2021

CEMFI's commitment to excellence and intellectual rigor makes it one of the most challenging and rewarding Masters programs in the world. The intensive curriculum at CEMFI laid a solid foundation for my PhD studies by providing me with a comprehensive understanding of macroeconomic theory and offering exceptional training in frontier empirical methods. The mentorship and guidance from the world-class faculty at CEMFI strongly inspired my decision to pursue a career in economic research.

Ishwar Hegde, Compass Lexecon, CEMFI Master 2021

My time at CEMFI was very challenging but also rewarding. It prepared me very well for my job in economic consulting. Perhaps equally as important, it prepared me to consume and connect with both the academic economic literature and mainstream policy discussions.

Marc Castellano Sánchez, The Brattle Group, CEMFI Master 2022

In my two years at CEMFI, I had the privilege of meeting exceptionally intelligent colleagues and professors. Having CEMFI on my CV played a crucial role in securing an exciting job opportunity

Alberto Abadie, MIT, CEMFI Master 1995

The quality of the instruction, the exposure to frontline research, and the outstanding faculty and students all made a profound mark on my career. Still, what most greatly inspires cohort after cohort of students is the unwavering commitment to excellence that permeates every aspect of CEMFI’s academic and intellectual activities.

Florian Fiaux, Doctoral student at Stanford University, CEMFI Master 2020

My two years at CEMFI provided an excellent, rigorous and challenging preparation for research in economics. The devotion of the faculty to this program and its students is outstanding.

Brian Jackson, Medley Global Advisors (Financial Times Group), CEMFI Master 2012

CEMFI not only provides the tools needed to perform technical economic analysis, but also instills a habit of thinking like an economist. The latter is at least as important as the former.

Rafael Salinas, BBVA Group, CEMFI Master 1989

"I studied at CEMFI" has been one of my best professional credentials. The mere mention of the CEMFI name conveys feelings of endeavor, selection, analytical skill, challenge and delivery. In my case, CEMFI means even more. Family, friends, colleagues and teams are intertwined with our dear study center. Two years that marked and changed my life.

Ken Garry Chua, Asian Development Bank, CEMFI Master 2014

CEMFI’s Master program is a robust stepping stone towards a research career in economics and finance. The close community among professors and students makes for a uniquely conducive environment to challenge oneself and learn from one another.  I look back with much gratitude towards my mentors and peers.

Pedro Gabriel Degiovanni, Doctoral student at Harvard University, CEMFI Master 2018

CEMFI was the most intense, challenging and rewarding experience I’ve ever had. Thanks to its excellent training and preparation, I can now focus  on advanced courses and research, for the foundation was already laid at CEMFI.

Jordi Solsona, DE Trading and Gas & Power, Repsol, CEMFI Master 2002

Studying at CEMFI was a life-changing experience. During those two years of my life, I was exposed to many different disciplines. I would highlight not only the excellent level of the program but also the technical and human qualities of teachers and classmates.

Soha Ismail, World Bank, CEMFI Master 2015

CEMFI’s Master was a crucial step in developing my career.  Since graduation, I have been working in the research department at the World Bank; a position that was only possible because of the advanced technical and analytical skills that I had acquired at CEMFI. I couldn't have hoped for a better education or experience.

Elena Zoido, Compass Lexecon, CEMFI Master 1997

The Master’s program at CEMFI is incredibly intense, challenging and rewarding. It gave me the best foundation for my PhD work and for my professional career. It was an eye-opening experience because of the quality and ambition of the program and the top-notch faculty and seminars.

Tomás Opazo, OECD, CEMFI Master 2023

My experience at CEMFI was incredibly enriching, both academically and personally. The quality of the professors and fellow students was exceptional, but above all, I value the atmosphere of camaraderie that I experienced over two years. This environment pushed me to excel and stay motivated to learn and improve every day. Would I do it again? Without a doubt.