Dr. Mario Wüthrich

Professor

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Biography

Mario Valentin Wüthrich is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at ETH Zurich, where he specializes in risk management and mathematical finance. His research focuses on various aspects of quantitative finance, including risk assessment, stochastic modeling, and the development of advanced mathematical tools for finance applications. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of financial risks through innovative methodologies and has published extensively in leading journals in the field. Wüthrich is also involved in teaching courses related to financial mathematics, ensuring students gain a solid foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of the discipline.

Research Interests

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.