UWorld CFA

Features & Details

Curriculum Year Support

2026 and 2027 CFA curriculum. All content aligned with CFA Institute LOS blueprints for the 2026 exam cycle. 2027 materials available for candidates sitting exams beginning February 2027; 2027 printed study guides shipping July 2026.

Question Bank

UWorld QBank features 2,800+ practice questions for L1, 1,350+ for L2, and 900+ for L3 (including 375+ Constructed Response Questions for IPS & Essay Mastery), written by CFA charterholders at exam-level difficulty with detailed visual explanations. UWorld also sells dedicated CFA Flashcards for L1, L2, and L3 using SmartCards and ReadyDecks.

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), 1-2 for L3 (1 in Advanced, 2 in Elite; 44 questions each, dual-session constructed-response + item-set format). 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.