KSE students interested in AI and mathematics who take part in international activities through Quant Club, represent Ukrainian mathematics and build partnerships across borders.
KYIV ↔ WORLDAI × MATHFrom a student community to a global conversation.
AMBASSADORS / KSE QUANT CLUB
Meet thefirst cohort.
Meet the eight members of our first ambassador cohort — and the curiosity, ideas and connections they want to bring to the international community.
↗UKRAINIAN MATHEMATICS / WORLDWIDE
KSE QUANT CLUB
Business Economics · KSE
Nazar Obod
Mid-level Analytics Engineer · KSE Marketing
Nazar Obod is a Business Economics student at KSE and a mid-level analytics engineer on the KSE marketing team, where he and the team build marketing analytics for the university’s units. He took 1st place at Genesis IT School XVI, 2nd at the Code the City urban data hackathon and 3rd at Hack the Classroom.
Why international opportunities matter to me＋
International hackathons and summits put me in a room with people who build faster and think differently than I do. That is the quickest way to test my ideas against a stronger field, learn how top teams actually work, and bring it back to KSE. I also want Ukrainian students to be seen there as people who compete at the top level.
Software Engineering and Business Analysis · Year 4 · KSE
Victoria Loziak
I am a fourth-year Software Engineering and Business Analysis student. I am interested in artificial intelligence and how it changes the world. I love drawing, mountains and hiking.
Why international opportunities matter to me＋
For me, international events are a way to keep developing, improve my skills, learn new things firsthand and keep moving forward. But the most valuable part is the people. I love meeting people who are passionate about the same ideas, sharing experiences and finding like-minded people from around the world.
A second-year STEM student — not replaced by AI yet.
Why international opportunities matter to me＋
Staying in your own bubble does not give you an objective understanding of the standards and opportunities in today’s world. Taking part in a hackathon or summit is an exceptional opportunity to put yourself to the test.
I am a Software Engineering and Business Analysis student at KSE and a Product Engineer at Headway Inc. I love interesting problems and books.
Why international opportunities matter to me＋
Every international event offers something that neither courses nor work can: new ideas, a different way of thinking, and people who are stronger than me in some areas. I grow fastest in unfamiliar environments. Afterwards, I share what I have learned so that the experience does not remain mine alone.
I develop mobile applications in Java and am interested in programming, cybersecurity and economics. I am constantly learning, working on my own projects and taking part in hackathons, and I am not afraid of difficult technical challenges. I value creativity, independence, unconventional thinking and the opportunity to turn ideas into real products.
Hi, my name is Kristina and I study Artificial Intelligence at KSE. For the last two years at university I have been building projects using AI for my community.
Why international opportunities matter to me＋
Participating in hackathons and other project-driven events is extremely important to me, as I believe they are among the most effective and fun ways to develop my skills. I learn best by putting my knowledge into practice, working on unfamiliar problems, and working alongside people who approach problems differently. I am particularly excited about the possibility of stepping outside the familiar academic format, challenging myself in new settings, and contributing to projects that bring something genuinely useful.
I am a fourth-year Artificial Intelligence student at KSE and PA to the CEO of KSE.
Why international opportunities matter to me＋
Attending international hackathons, schools and summits matters to me because it is an intensive way to gain cutting-edge knowledge, represent KSE and Ukraine on the global stage, and find like-minded people and partners.
I am Kateryna, a second-year Cybersecurity student at KSE. I love mathematics, logic and cryptography — anything where the solution is not obvious. I actively take part in hackathons across different fields, from DevOps to AI chatbots. In my free time, I travel and swim.
Why international opportunities matter to me＋
Above all, international events are a chance to ask questions directly of people who have already done what I dream of doing. To see how teams turn technology into products, and how they got there.
I love events not only for the new skills I can add to my tech stack, but also for the networking. It is wonderful to find a team at a summit and then go to a hackathon together to work on a challenge.
Our ambassadors connect the curiosity and ideas of KSE students with the wider mathematical and AI community. Through international activities, they share Ukrainian perspectives, bring knowledge back to the club and help new collaborations grow.
02 / What we do
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International participation
Engage in international schools, conferences, workshops and other academic activities through the club. Exchange ideas with students and researchers.
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Ukrainian mathematics
Share your work, introduce the Ukrainian mathematical community and bring what you learn back to KSE through discussions, talks or shared resources.
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Partnerships
Start conversations with student communities, researchers and organisations. Help turn an introduction into a joint activity or an ongoing collaboration.
03 / Opportunities
Find your nextinternational step.
European hackathons, schools, summits and research events in AI, mathematics, STEM and finance through 31 March 2027 — including the UK. Explore November 2026–March 2027 by country, education level, funding, event type or topic. Online and hybrid options are labelled; some events are waitlist-only or awaiting registration.
Sources checkedEUROPE + UK / NOV 2026—MAR 2027
“Covered” means the organiser explicitly pays travel and accommodation for selected, eligible participants. Partial/conditional aid is separate. Free entry, venue sleeping spaces and paid room packages are not a funded trip. Unspecified study levels are excluded from the undergraduate filter; always check the detailed criteria.
An advanced quantitative-finance industry conference. High-cost option; ask about academic pricing first.
Booking available · High-cost industry event
Published audienceUndergraduate / Master’s / PhD / Postdoc / researcher
Fee waiver / discount
Eligibility, deadlines, costs & credits ＋
Who can apply
Academic pricing offered for full-time faculty, researchers and students; exact student total needs confirmation.
Deadline / next step
Check current package availability; no final student registration deadline verified.
Costs & support
Published standard rates: full pass £4,998, main conference £3,799, workshop/summit day £1,499, each +20% VAT. These are not student quotes. No student travel aid stated.
Exact closing date not published on the readable page; apply promptly. FAQ contains a stale 2025 notification reference; use the homepage for 2026 dates.
Costs & support
Free entry, food and drinks. Explicitly no travel reimbursement or accommodation; venue sleeping rooms are not hotel coverage.
An open AI hackathon with teams of 2–5; solo applicants can find teammates.
Registration available
Published audienceUndergraduate / Master’s / PhD / Postdoc / researcher
Any travel supportFree participation
Eligibility, deadlines, costs & credits ＋
Who can apply
Everyone age 18+; technical students explicitly welcome.
Deadline / next step
2 December 2026.
Costs & support
Free entry/food. Up to CHF100 receipted travel reimbursement if living over 100 km away. Venue mattresses/sleeping areas only, bring a sleeping bag; not funded hotel accommodation.
Nordic Winter School on Advanced Stochastic Optimization
Risk-averse and distributionally robust optimization, stochastic integer programming and energy applications.
Standard deadline passed · Ask about late entry
Published audiencePhD
Free participation
5 ECTS · with essayOrganiser statement · completion conditions below
Eligibility, deadlines, costs & credits ＋
Who can apply
PhD students with basic stochastic-programming knowledge; a written assignment can earn 5 ECTS.
Deadline / next step
1 Sep 2026 deadline passed. The organiser explicitly offers an alternative signup route: contact ruben.van.beesten@ntnu.no first.
Costs & support
School participation is free. No travel or accommodation funding stated; late admission is not guaranteed.
How to earn ECTS
For PhD students: complete a short essay after the course to receive 5 EC. The published application deadline has already passed; ask about late admission before planning travel.
University students, graduates and working professionals worldwide. Confirm the current intake’s English and prior-study requirements before enrolling.
Deadline / next step
The winter overview does not give a closing date; confirm with TU Berlin. Do not reuse the summer 2026 deadline.
Costs & support
Paid course; the current winter fee is not verified. Request a quote. No travel or accommodation needed; this is not a travel grant. The published early-bird date has passed.
How to earn ECTS
The Winter School Online 2027 overview lists 6 ECTS for its four-week term. Obtain the current syllabus, assessment rules and transcript conditions before booking; do not use fees/deadlines from the separate summer 2026 course page.
Student and professional places. Confirm the course-specific prerequisites and English requirements with TU Berlin; maximum 24 participants.
Deadline / next step
7 December 2026. The early-bird date of 1 November has passed.
Costs & support
Student course fee €1,050; professional fee €1,250. Travel, accommodation and any extra charges must be confirmed separately. No funded travel/stay entitlement verified.
How to earn ECTS
The dated 2027 course page lists 3 ECTS and a personal capstone project. Confirm attendance, passing criteria and transcript requirements with the organiser; arrange KSE recognition before enrolment.
Financial mathematics, stochastic calculus, rough paths and financial ML. Young researchers can present their work.
Contact the organisers
Published audienceLevel not specified — confirm
Travel + accommodation covered
Eligibility, deadlines, costs & credits ＋
Who can apply
Students and researchers; degree levels are not specified. Undergraduate admission is not explicitly confirmed: discuss academic fit and support directly with the organisers.
Deadline / next step
No deadline published. Capacity: 80; early contact recommended.
Costs & support
Organisers offer full travel and local-expense support for students and researchers from Ukraine. Confirm arrangements before booking.
Explore trading, software engineering and strategy/product through an introductory programme; finance experience is not required.
Official application available
Published audienceUndergraduate
Travel + accommodation covered
Eligibility, deadlines, costs & credits ＋
Who can apply
First-year university students who have experienced barriers to advanced STEM opportunities. Apply to the nearest programme location.
Deadline / next step
Closing date not verified in official sources; apply promptly and confirm with Jane Street. PDF CV and 150-word statement required. Dates are confirmed by the application form.
Costs & support
For selected participants: return travel, housing, meals and a daily programme-expense allowance covered. Confirm booking and visa arrangements before spending.
University students, teachers, researchers and professionals from any discipline. No prior knowledge required according to the course page.
Deadline / next step
No public closing date on the host course page; ask CUNEF before making plans.
Costs & support
Ask the host for a written tuition quote and inclusions; price is not published on this course page. No travel/accommodation grant stated. Do not assume partner-university discounts apply to KSE.
How to earn ECTS
The current programme explicitly lists 6 ECTS. Assessment and transcript rules are not published: confirm the passing requirements and credit document directly with CUNEF, and agree recognition with KSE.
CUNEF Winter School — Investments and Financial Markets
Portfolio construction, risk parity, factor investing and performance analysis with Python and professional tools; 6 ECTS advertised. Taught in English.
Application form available · Confirm places and fee
Published audienceUndergraduate / Master’s / PhD / Postdoc / researcher
University students from any year of study and professionals interested in financial markets, investment and portfolio management.
Deadline / next step
Closing date not stated on the host course page; confirm directly with CUNEF.
Costs & support
Request the current tuition fee and what it includes. Host course page does not state travel or accommodation funding; no KSE partner discount is confirmed.
How to earn ECTS
CUNEF advertises 6 ECTS for this finance course. Ask for the assessment criteria and transcript arrangements before payment; participation alone should not be assumed sufficient. KSE recognition must be agreed separately.
Bachelor-level students age 18+; follow the published English-language and application requirements.
Deadline / next step
15 November 2026.
Costs & support
€1,270 tuition. Explicitly no scholarships; accommodation, meals and transport are excluded.
How to earn ECTS
Complete the assessed course: 81 hours including classes, individual work, group project and presentation; pass/fail. Request the transcript and agree recognition with KSE in advance.
Academic participants, including students; advanced mathematical background recommended.
Deadline / next step
Fee-grant applications: 26 Nov 2026. Registration: 5 Jan 2027.
Costs & support
Academic/student fee €650 until 30 Nov, then €700; two nights and meals included. Limited fee reductions up to €250 for other young researchers; FWO-network priority. Travel not included.
Actuarial science and related quantitative research with academics and practitioners.
Attendance registration open · Abstracts closed
Published audienceLevel not specified — confirm
Travel + accommodation self-funded
Eligibility, deadlines, costs & credits ＋
Who can apply
Research/practitioner audience; attendance registration remains available, but the abstract call has closed.
Deadline / next step
Attendance: 30 November 2026. Abstract deadline passed on 15 September.
Costs & support
€350 includes reception, breaks, lunches and conference dinner. Travel/hotel separate; no student aid stated. Payment non-refundable under published terms.
Fribourg Winter School — Data Analytics & Machine Learning
English modules on predictive/causal ML, R, Python, KNIME and agentic AI; introductory and advanced tracks.
Registration available
Published audienceUndergraduate / Master’s / PhD / Postdoc / researcher
Travel / stay aid not stated
Up to 5 ECTS · by moduleOrganiser statement · completion conditions below
Eligibility, deadlines, costs & credits ＋
Who can apply
BA, MA and PhD students from other universities explicitly welcome; up to 5 ECTS if recognised by home institution.
Deadline / next step
Registration and payment: 25 January 2027.
Costs & support
External-student rates: one-day KNIME/agentic AI CHF220; two-day Python CHF410; three-day R/advanced Python CHF550; Python week CHF670; all CHF1,100. Book housing yourself; no aid stated.
How to earn ECTS
0.5–1.5 ECTS per module, up to 5 in total. Pass the take-home examinations by 15 March 2027; home-university recognition is required. Attendance without examinations gives an ungraded participation certificate, not the assessed credit outcome.
Nanoscience, nanoelectronics and quantum effects, with hands-on laboratory work and computer simulations.
Applications open · Extended deadline
Published audienceUndergraduate
Travel + accommodation covered
Eligibility, deadlines, costs & credits ＋
Who can apply
Final-years undergraduates in physics, chemistry, biology or engineering considering MSc/PhD study. Mathematics alone is not listed: KSE maths students must confirm fit.
Deadline / next step
9 November 2026; decisions by 15 December.
Costs & support
All selected students receive grants for return travel and arranged shared accommodation. Lunches/coffee breaks included; do not assume every meal or personal expense is covered.
Apply for a limited complimentary delegate pass to the AI festival.
Complimentary-pass applications open
Published audienceUndergraduate / Master’s / PhD
Fee waiver / discount
Eligibility, deadlines, costs & credits ＋
Who can apply
Final-year AI-related degree students, or AI professionals with 1–4 years’ experience. A 300–400-word statement and student supervisor statement are required.
Deadline / next step
4 January 2027.
Costs & support
Selected applicants receive a delegate pass valued at €1,195. This covers the ticket only; no travel or lodging support is stated.
ICTP — Birational & Enumerative Geometry of Moduli Spaces
Advanced research-oriented mathematics on moduli spaces, birational and enumerative geometry.
Applications open · Limited grants
Published audienceLevel not specified — confirm
Free participationGrants — coverage unspecified
Eligibility, deadlines, costs & credits ＋
Who can apply
Research-oriented applicants; explicit undergraduate/master’s eligibility not stated. All applicants asked for a research abstract.
Deadline / next step
Financial-support applications: 20 November 2026. Non-funded cutoff conflicts (20 Dec / 15 Jan) on the source; confirm with the organiser.
Costs & support
No registration fee. Limited attendance grants with developing-country priority; travel/accommodation components are unspecified, not confirmed full funding.
A five-day trading programme: options, probability, simulations and mentoring. A graduate offer may follow, but is not guaranteed.
Applications open · Select one cohort
Published audienceUndergraduate / Master’s
Travel + accommodation covered
Eligibility, deadlines, costs & credits ＋
Who can apply
BSc/MSc at a European university, graduating May 2025–May 2028, currently in Europe; STEM/econometrics. Required visa/travel authorisation must already be demonstrable at application. Assessment and interview selection.
Deadline / next step
Application: 6 December 2026, 17:00 CET. Online assessment: 23:59 CET the same day.
Costs & support
Fully expensed travel and hotel accommodation for selected participants; breakfast/lunch mentioned. Confirm arrangements before booking independently.
Students, PhD students, postdocs and external participants.
Deadline / next step
5 February 2027. Registration creates a binding booking; read the cancellation terms.
Costs & support
Course CHF1,160; published special fee CHF660 for “UniBE members and students” — confirm external-student eligibility. On-site room/meals package CHF900 extra. Remote attendees pay course fee only; travel separate.
How to earn ECTS
The organiser lists “2 ECTS*” but does not explain the asterisk or assessment/credit-document requirements. Confirm the award conditions and remote eligibility with info.dsl@unibe.ch before paying; KSE recognition is not automatic.
Researchers and students. €195 student rate only before obtaining a master’s degree; student ID required.
Deadline / next step
Abstracts: 1 December 2026. No general registration cutoff; accepted speakers must register within two weeks. Home/registration pages disagree on opening status.
Costs & support
Students €195, standard €315, member €270. Sessions, poster get-together and breaks included; hotel/travel not included. Dinner is separate.
Two conference streams on agentic quant research, trading, risk and deployment.
Booking available · Programme developing
Published audienceUndergraduate / Master’s / PhD / Postdoc / researcher
Fee waiver / discount
Eligibility, deadlines, costs & credits ＋
Who can apply
Research and industry audience; 50% academic discount for full-time students only.
Deadline / next step
25% early discount until 15 Jan; 10% until 12 Feb 2027. These are price deadlines, not application deadlines.
Costs & support
Paid conference; confirm the total at booking. Student discount cannot be combined with some other discounts. No travel or accommodation support stated.
Students, PhD students, postdocs and external participants.
Deadline / next step
12 February 2027; read booking and cancellation terms before registering.
Costs & support
Course CHF1,160 + CHF900 room/meals. Special CHF660 course rate for “UniBE members and students”: confirm external-student eligibility. Remote: course fee only. No scholarship stated.
How to earn ECTS
The organiser lists “2 ECTS*” without published assessment or credit-document rules. Confirm what must be completed and whether remote participants qualify: info.dsl@unibe.ch. Agree KSE recognition before enrolling.
Introductory classes and team-based mock trading for first-year students curious about trading and technology.
Official application available
Published audienceUndergraduate
Travel + accommodation covered
Eligibility, deadlines, costs & credits ＋
Who can apply
First-year university students interested in mathematics, physics, computer science or related STEM fields. No prior finance knowledge required; apply to the nearest location.
Deadline / next step
Closing date not verified in official sources; confirm with the organiser. Submit a PDF CV. March dates are confirmed by the London application.
Costs & support
For selected participants: travel, housing, meals and a daily allowance covered. Funding is programme-specific, not automatic admission or a visa guarantee.
These are independent events, not confirmed club partnerships. Admission and organiser funding are subject to their own rules. Contact Victoria before making plans through the club; club funding is not automatic. Confirm current availability, travel requirements and costs before booking.
04 / Next cohort
Second cohort.Spring 2027.
Information about recruitment for the second cohort will be announced in spring 2027. The application process, dates and selection criteria will be shared in that announcement.
Questions about the programme? Write to Victoria Portnaya-Sharp. This button opens your email app with a draft, not an application form. Recruitment details will be announced in spring 2027.
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A connection worth making.
Represent a university, research group or student community? Write to Victoria to discuss activities and partnerships with KSE Quant Club.
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