AI in Finance Program

The University of Chicago is excited to launch the AI in Finance Program, a one-year program designed to prepare students for next-generation careers in finance by leveraging artificial intelligence. As technology continues to redefine financial systems, those who grasp these trends are better prepared to lead with agility, insight, and a forward-thinking approach to global business and to harness innovation for strategic advantage.

This program will have two separate cohorts to provide participants with personalized training depending on whether students have more experience in AI/technology or finance and trading:

  • Traders Learning Tech Cohort: this cohort will support students with a finance background and focus on upskilling them in AI and coding.

  • Techies Learning Trading Cohort: this cohort will support students with a technical background and focus on upskilling them in trading and finance.

Each group will go through targeted training during the winter quarter in either AI or finance and trading depending on their existing skillset. Both cohorts will come together during the spring quarter to apply their skills towards building an AI-driven portfolio.

Student Outcomes

Members of the AI in Finance cohorts will:

  • Receive technical training on leveraging AI in finance and trading.

  • Put their knowledge into practice through structured skill-building activities.

  • Create a public project portfolio in GitHub to help showcase their skills.

  • Connect with industry professionals through networking, site visits, and a trek.

Eligibility for AI in Finance Program

The program is open to undergraduate students of all class years. Students should meet the below prerequisites for the cohort to which they are applying:

Traders Learning Tech Cohort:

  • Demonstrated interest in finance and/or trading

  • No coding skills required

Techies Learning Trading Cohort:

  • Basic Python coding skills

  • No prior finance knowledge required

Applying

Interested students can apply using this form. The following materials are required for a complete application:

  • One-page resume

  • Application questionnaire

  • Unofficial UChicago Transcript (A 3.0 GPA or higher is required for non-first years to apply)

  • Applicants should demonstrate:

  • A strong interest in artificial intelligence and finance.

  • Academic excellence and intellectual curiosity.

  • Meeting the prerequisites noted above, depending on the cohort being applied to.

2025-26 Application Timeline

  • Application Opens: November 13, 2025

  • Application Deadline: December 22, 2025

  • Decisions Released: January 5, 2026

  • Program Kickoff: January 7, 2026 (6-8pm)

For any questions, please contact Fatima Chughtai at fchughtai@uchicago.edu.