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      Study accounting abroad

      An in-depth guide to studying accounting as an international student.

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      Accounting degrees abroad

      Accounting and accountancy is one of the most important subjects in modern international business. Skilled accountants are at the heart of every successful business, so it’s no surprise that accounting is considered one of the secure and most rewarding careers you can pursue.

      The study of accounting is all about the movement of money in and out of a business. It covers the measurement, processing and analysis of financial transactions, and how to display and present that information. It’s an ideal choice if you are highly organized, analytical and have a passion for numbers.

      Choosing to study accounting abroad gives you a great opportunity to study at universities and accounting schools from all over the world. It means you’ll have a larger choice of programs, and you’ll be able to learn while experiencing a whole new culture and way of life.

      Accounting program structure

      The program content, curriculum and structure of accounting degrees can differ depending on the university you’re attending. Some programs include elements of finance, or combine the two subjects in a joint degree.

      At undergraduate level you can study a BA or BSc - there is little difference between the two, but BSc degrees may have more focus on practical elements. In the US you can study for a Bachelor of Accounting, which you may need in order to work as an accountant.

      Undergraduate degrees last between three and four years, depending on the country and whether the course includes an additional year abroad. Master’s degrees are also available, and will usually last between one and two years, and a PhD in accounting will take up to five years to complete.

      There are topics and modules you can expect to study on any accounting program, including:

      • Financial reporting
      • Management accounting
      • Auditing theory and practice
      • Accounting information systems
      • Macroeconomics
      • Microeconomics
      • Business law
      • Principles of taxation

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      Accounting study abroad programs

      Accounting undergraduate programs

      Bachelor's in accounting

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        Commerce: Accounting - BComm (Hons) Ontario Tech University, Canada
        • Online

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        19,104 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 24,330 CAD

        Start date
        September
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        Accounting and Finance - BA (Hons) London South Bank University, UK

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        18,783 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 13,780 GBP

        Start date
        January, September
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        Accounting with International Accounting - BAS North Seattle College, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        9,687 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

        Start date
        September, January, April, June
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        Accounting and Law - Dual BSc (Hons) Ulster University, UK

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        3 years
        Annual tuition fee
        19,737 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 14,480 GBP

        Start date
        September
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        Accountancy - BA (Hons) Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        16,146 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 11,845 GBP

        Start date
        September
        Show program overview about Accountancy
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      Associate in accounting

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        Accounting - AA College of Alameda, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        7,950 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

        Start date
        January, August, June
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        Accounting - ASc Laney College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        7,950 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

        Start date
        August, January, June
        Show program overview about Accounting
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        Accounting - AASc North Seattle College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        9,687 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

        Start date
        September, January, April, June
        Show program overview about Accounting
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        Accounting - AB Seattle Central College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        9,687 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

        Start date
        January, April, June, September
        Show program overview about Accounting
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        Accounting - AASc Southwestern Oregon Community College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        10,791 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 10,791 USD

        Start date
        September, January, March, June
        Show program overview about Accounting
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      Diploma in accounting

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        Accounting Technician - Dip Thompson Rivers University, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        11,841 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 15,080 CAD

        Start date
        September, January
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        Accounting - PBcDip Douglas College, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        14,134 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

        Start date
        January, May, September
        Show program overview about Accounting
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        Post-Baccalaureate in Accounting - UGDip Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        10,092 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 12,853 CAD

        Start date
        September, January, May
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        Accounting - AdvDip RMIT University, Australia

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        6 months
        Annual tuition fee
        8,081 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 10,500 AUD

        Start date
        February, July
        Show program overview about Accounting
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        Business Administration: Accounting (Co-op) - AdvDip (with placement) Sheridan College, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        40 months
        Annual tuition fee
        14,229 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 18,121 CAD

        Start date
        January, September
        Show program overview about Business Administration: Accounting (Co-op)
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      Certificate in accounting

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        Bookkeeping - Cert Laney College, USA

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        7,950 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

        Start date
        August, January, June
        Show program overview about Bookkeeping
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        Computerized Accounting Technology - Cert North Seattle College, USA

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        9,687 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

        Start date
        September, January, April, June
        Show program overview about Computerized Accounting Technology
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        Accounting - Cert/Cert (Arts) St. Charles Community College, USA

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        5,520 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 5,520 USD

        Start date
        January, August
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        Applied Financial Services - Cert Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        13,545 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 17,250 CAD

        Start date
        September
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        Bookkeeping - Cert Centennial College, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        12,980 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD

        Start date
        January, July, September
        Show program overview about Bookkeeping
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      Pathway in accounting

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        Accounting and Finance (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

        Program type
        Undergraduate pathway
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        14,858 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP

        Start date
        January, September
        Show program overview about Accounting and Finance (Foundation)
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        Accountancy Pathway - UGP Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

        Program type
        Undergraduate pathway
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        16,146 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 11,845 GBP

        Start date
        August
        Show program overview about Accountancy Pathway
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        Finance and Accounting - International Year One - UGP University of Sussex, UK

        Program type
        Undergraduate pathway
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        23,445 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 17,200 GBP

        Start date
        January, September
        Show program overview about Finance and Accounting - International Year One
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      Accounting graduate programs

      Master's in accounting

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        General Management: Accounting and Commercial Law - MA Hanken School of Economics, Finland

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        15,161 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 12,500 EUR

        Start date
        August
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        International Accounting and Finance - MSc Bournemouth University, UK

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        20,105 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 14,750 GBP

        Start date
        January, September
        Show program overview about International Accounting and Finance
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        International Accounting and Finance - MSc University of Stirling, UK

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        21,741 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 15,950 GBP

        Start date
        September
        Show program overview about International Accounting and Finance
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        Professional Accounting - MPACCT Charles Sturt University, Melbourne, Australia

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        18,433 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 23,952 AUD

        Start date
        March, July, November
        Show program overview about Professional Accounting
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        Accounting and Finance - MSc University of Hull, UK

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        21,264 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 15,600 GBP

        Start date
        January, September
        Show program overview about Accounting and Finance
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      Doctorate in accounting

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        Accounting and Finance - PhD London South Bank University, UK

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        3 years
        Annual tuition fee
        18,783 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 13,780 GBP

        Start date
        January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
        Show program overview about Accounting and Finance
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        Accounting and Financial Management - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK
        • Part-time

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        6 years
        Annual tuition fee
        10,564 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 7,750 GBP

        Start date
        October, February
        Show program overview about Accounting and Financial Management
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        Accountancy - PhD RMIT University, Australia

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        26,597 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 34,560 AUD

        Start date
        February, July
        Show program overview about Accountancy
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      Diploma in accounting

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        Accounting – Business - OCDip Durham College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        28 months
        Annual tuition fee
        11,705 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 14,907 CAD

        Start date
        September
        Show program overview about Accounting – Business
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        Accounting - GDip Douglas College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        18 months
        Annual tuition fee
        14,134 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

        Start date
        January, May, September
        Show program overview about Accounting
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        Accounting - PGDip Charles Sturt University, Melbourne, Australia

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        24,577 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 31,936 AUD

        Start date
        March, July, November
        Show program overview about Accounting
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        Accounting - PGDip Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, New Zealand

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        13,448 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 18,900 NZD

        Start date
        February, July
        Show program overview about Accounting
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        Business Administration - Accounting and Finance - PGDip North Island College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        11,613 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 14,790 CAD

        Start date
        January, September
        Show program overview about Business Administration - Accounting and Finance
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      Certificate in accounting

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        Strategic Management – Accounting - PGCert Centennial College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        12,980 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD

        Start date
        January, July, September
        Show program overview about Strategic Management – Accounting
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        Professional Financial Services - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        12,502 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 15,922 CAD

        Start date
        September
        Show program overview about Professional Financial Services
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        Professional Accounting - PGCert Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, New Zealand

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        13,448 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 18,900 NZD

        Start date
        February, July
        Show program overview about Professional Accounting
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        Professional Accounting - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        16,502 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 21,016 CAD

        Start date
        September, January
        Show program overview about Professional Accounting
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        Professional Accounting - PGCert University of Newcastle, Australia

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        6 months
        Annual tuition fee
        11,498 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 14,940 AUD

        Start date
        February, July, September
        Show program overview about Professional Accounting
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      Pathway in accounting

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        Accounting & Finance Pre-Master's - PGP Kingston University, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        8 months
        Annual tuition fee
        12,949 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 9,500 GBP

        Start date
        January, April
        Show program overview about Accounting & Finance Pre-Master's
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        Accounting and Finance, Pre-Masters - PGP University of Surrey, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        6 months
        Annual tuition fee
        15,675 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 11,500 GBP

        Start date
        February, September
        Show program overview about Accounting and Finance, Pre-Masters
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        Accounting and Financial Management, Pre-Masters - PGP Keele University, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        12,200 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 8,950 GBP

        Start date
        April
        Show program overview about Accounting and Financial Management, Pre-Masters
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        Business Economics Accounting and Finance, Pre-Masters - PGP Durham University, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        3 months
        Annual tuition fee
        23,043 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 16,905 GBP

        Start date
        January, September
        Show program overview about Business Economics Accounting and Finance, Pre-Masters
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      Future accounting careers

      Accounting is sometimes regarded as a vocational degree, with most graduates looking to become chartered accountants. However, there are several careers that are ideal for those with an accounting degree, including:

      • Accountant
      • Management accountant
      • Auditor
      • Tax adviser
      • Actuary
      • Insurance broker
      • Stockbroker

      If you choose to become a chartered accountant you will need to make sure the program you choose is accredited by the relevant authority. You can choose to work as an accountant in practice, where you’ll work for several different clients, or in-house as an accountant for a business.