Hi everyone,

I am currently searching for Universities to study for my Masters, and I am torn between two Universities and three degrees:

1. Universidad Carlos III (Madrid) - Executive Master in Financial Analysis

This is my preferred option because it is in Madrid, is quite cheap at 12,000 EUR and includes a thesis requirement (which gives me another option if I wish to pursue a career in academia).

However, there are some things which I don't like about the degree. The lack of information online is baffling. Also, the Uni website doesn't really contain much information about the degree, and there are a number of spelling mistakes in the little clusters of information which I found. For a University wishing to establish itself as a reputable global institution, I find that unacceptable. However, I suppose that in life you get what you pay for.

2. Universidad Carlos III (Madrid) - Master in Finance

Same as above I suppose, but cheaper (7000 EUR). There is also a lack of information about it online. There isn't a thesis requirement, which I don't like.

3. ESADE (Barcelona) - Master in Finance

I really like the look of this degree. It seems professional, accredited as one of the top institutions worldwide (FT) and also has a thesis requirement. But, the price is somewhat prohibitive at around 24,000 EUR. I don't know whether I would be able to obtain a scholarship, and I wouldn't want to burden myself with a massive loan. At the same time, I know that the quality of education that I would be receiving at ESADE is top notch.

4. IE (Madrid) - Master in Advanced Finance

Same as above, only costlier (42,000 EUR!!)

So I guess the choice is as follows:

1. Either invest in the best quality education possible (ESADE/IE), burden myself with a huge student loan and hope for the best; or

2. Study at UC3, not knowing much about the quality of the education but being safe in the knowledge that it would not deal much of a blow to my purse strings?

Could anyone help me with some information (anything!), particularly regarding Carlos III and/or whether you would take the plunge and study for a degree costing 24,000 EUR as opposed to a 12,000 EUR one?

Thank you very much! Please help me!!