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UWorld CFA

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UWorld CFA focuses on condensed study notes, video-based instruction, and question-bank practice with a mid-tier package mix.

Study NotesVideo LecturesQuestion BankMock ExamsMobile App

Provider Snapshot

At a Glance

Pricing Tier

Mid

Levels Covered

L1, L2, L3

Product Types

Study NotesVideo LecturesQuestion BankMock ExamsMobile App

Good Fit If You Want

  • You care who is actually teaching the material and want named instructors rather than an anonymous content library.
  • You want to test the platform before committing to a full package.
  • You want more structure, progress tracking, or guidance on what to study next.
  • You expect mobile or offline-friendly study access, not just desktop-only sessions.

Things to Consider

  • This looks more self-directed than coach-led, so it may be a weaker fit if you want hands-on accountability.

Features & Details

Curriculum Year Support
2026 CFA curriculum. All content is 100% aligned with CFA Institute LOS blueprints for the 2026 exam cycle across L1, L2, and L3.
Question Bank
UWorld QBank features 2,800+ practice questions for L1 (1,900+ QBank + mock exam questions) and 1,350+ for L2 (1,150+ vignette-based), written by CFA charterholders at exam-level difficulty with detailed visual explanations.
Video Lectures
Expert-led video lectures taught by named CFA charterholders including Peter Olinto (JD, CFA, CPA), Ryan O'Connell (CFA, FRM), Darren Degraaf (CFA, CPA), and others. Bite-sized, LOS-focused format. Available for L1, L2, and L3.
Study Notes
Concise study guides (digital eBook) included in all tiers; printed book set available in Elite Full Course. LOS-aligned, exam-critical material only. Available for L1, L2, and L3.
Mock Exams
Full-length mock exams: up to 5 for L1 (2 in Advanced Prep, 5 in Elite Full Course; 180 questions each), 1–3 for L2 (1 in Advanced, 3 in Elite; 88 questions each). Exam-realistic format, separate from QBank questions.
Live Classes
Live expert support available in Elite Full Course tier: ExpertConnect Live Q&A sessions (real-time expert answers), Expert MasterClass (on-demand topic sessions), and Accelerate BootCamp (intensive 2-day final review). All formats available for L1, L2, and L3.
Tutoring
UWorld does not offer 1-on-1 human tutoring. UAsk AI is an AI-powered tutor assistant (not a human instructor). No human tutoring product found on the site.
Mobile App
UWorld provides a dedicated UWorld Finance mobile app for CFA prep, with official iOS and Android availability.
Study Planner
UWorld includes a dynamic study planner that adapts to exam date, progress, and performance.
Analytics & Tracking
Detailed performance tracking and analytics are part of the current UWorld CFA offering.
Offline Access
The UWorld Finance app supports offline lecture viewing and cross-device syncing.
Free Trial
UWorld offers a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.
Refund Policy
Case-by-case evaluation. Course/QBank refunds available within 1 week of activating, provided no more than 10% of course content used, minus 10% cancellation fee (minimum $10). Printed books refundable within 1 week of receipt. StudyPass provides access extension at no additional cost if exam not passed.
Support Channels
Customer support via email (support@uworld.com) and online contact form at uworld.com/contact_us.aspx. Business hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM EST. Support categories: Technical, Billing/Sales, Media Relations, Content.
Pass Rate Claims
UWorld does not publish a specific CFA pass rate. Claims "9/10 customers recommend us" (testimonials page) and highlights "100% LOS-aligned" content. No CFA-specific pass rate data provided on the site.
Instructor Info
UWorld publicly names CFA instructors and specifically highlights Peter Olinto, CPA, JD, CFA, alongside its full-time CFA instructor team.

Reviews

4.0 / 5.0(1 reviews)
Insufficient data (<5 reviews)
P. Harrison
L1
2026
April 6, 2026

Studying for Level I while working full-time, I needed materials with strong mobile support. The UWorld app synced seamlessly and the study planner adapted when my schedule got chaotic. Video lectures are clear and thorough. The QBank is a bit easier than the real exam and mock exams are fewer than competitors. Overall a polished, flexible product.