WorldQuant University

. Global Alumni Ambassador Raphael Dombawel, MScFE ’21, came prepared to our student and alumni mixer on June 2, 2026, in Accra, Ghana. He made WorldQuant University T-shirts, which he modeled at the event.

Overall, about 70 people attended and had a great time. See our photo album with 250 portraits and candid shots. Link in comments.

. More than 340 alumni attended our Alumni Distinguished Speaker Series event with Michelle Gansle, Global Head of Advisory at AI Leadership and former Chief Data, Analytics & AI Officer at McDonald’s.

Here are five quotes from her hourlong Q&A with WorldQuant University Senior Vice President Gbemi Disu. Check out the full conversation (link in comments).

. WorldQuant University is pleased to announce a partnership with AI Research Society of Africa, a Ghana-based organization founded by WorldQuant University alumnus James Mane.

His team provides AI education across Africa, aligning nicely with our mission to tear down educational barriers. Together, we can explore innovative ways to prepare talent for fast-changing industries.

We can partner with your organization too. Start the conversation here: https://hubs.ly/Q04kMwsy0

Our incoming cohort for the Master of Science in program is shaping up nicely with students like Krish Gautam.

“I cannot wait to dive into this rigorous curriculum,” says Krish, an AI engineer and project manager in Bengaluru, India.

You can join Krish. The application deadline is June 30 for free, accredited, online classes starting on July 7, 2026. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04kDbWH0.

. As a professional educator, Jayshree Roongta leads by example. She not only teaches, but also learns. She has completed three certificate programs at WorldQuant University and soon will have a Master of Science in .

When Jayshree finishes the accredited, free, online program, she will join an elite group of alumni with four WQU credentials. Read her inspiring story: https://hubs.ly/Q04kklkr0

Start your own learning journey today. The application deadline is June 30 for our next MScFE cohort, beginning on July 7, 2026. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04kkq0d0.

. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Thursday. Which country in the tournament has the most WorldQuant University learners and alumni? The leader is 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮 with 1,518, followed by 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 with 794, 𝗘𝗴𝘆𝗽𝘁 with 690, and the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 with 618.

Let us know in the comments which of the 48 teams you want to win.👇👇👇

. Good news in East Africa: WorldQuant University and Open University of Kenya signed a partnership agreement on May 19, 2026, and will begin exploring ways to innovate together.

The result will be increased access to education for learners and new talent pipelines for employers.

We can partner with your organization too. Start the conversation here: https://hubs.ly/Q04kn7M40

Ram Prabhakar did not stop after earning a PhD in India. He continued learning and graduated in January 2026 with a Master of Science in at WorldQuant University.

“WorldQuant University gave me rigorous quantitative training and practical insight into modern financial markets,” he says.

Be like Ram. Apply today for the next cohort in our free, accredited, online program.

🗓️𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: June 30 for classes that start on July 7, 2026.

. How can deep learning help at a construction site? Construction project engineer Great Chen found out when he enrolled in WorldQuant University’s Fundamentals Lab.

Great, who came to the United States from China to study real estate development and financial engineering, says deep learning can speed up the process for testing concrete strength. “Honestly, it felt like magic at first,” he says.

👉Read his story: https://hubs.ly/Q04hnbNR0

👉Enroll in our free, online certificate program: https://hubs.ly/Q04hnNdm0