University Affiliation Program (UAP)
The University Affiliation Program (UAP) recognises academic institutions that broadly align one or more-degree programs to the CFA® Program curriculum. Through cooperation with universities around the world, CFA Institute seeks to promote ethics-based investment education in university degree programs aimed at developing investment professionals.
Why join UAP?
Promote your university
Your university will be recognised as an Affiliated University on the CFA Institute website, and you will have rights to use the UAP logo on marketing materials.
Access resources and content
Your principal contact will receive access to our Learning Ecosystem, including exam materials and all three levels of CFA Program curriculum.
Events news and networking
Principal contacts also have access to events for wider networking and collaboration. They will also receive a monthly UAP newsletter including updates about academic resources, student opportunities, and ethics programs.
CFA Program scholarship opportunities
Awarded by the principal contact to deserving students for discounts on CFA Program exam fees. Professor scholarships are also available.
Join a global network
Once affiliated, universities join the global network of finance degree programs aligned to the CFA Program.
Student employability and mobility
Students benefit from completing a degree program that is close to practice and associated with a globally recognised professional credential.
