Study Finance abroad
An in-depth guide to studying finance as an international student.
Finance degrees abroad
Finance degrees focus on a combination of skills and knowledge needed to enter the finance industry. Studying for a finance degree abroad means the opportunity to learn in a country or city known for its finance industry.
Finance is taught across the world at bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels. It can often be linked with accounting or business in a single degree, for example as a bachelor of science in accounting and finance.
At some universities or business schools vocational exams are available to take, helping people in financial careers to progress at work.
Finance is a popular degree option among international students. Studying this subject means you are likely to have a strong support system around you as other international students are in the same situation; there will be many students adjusting to living and learning in the country and university you choose.
Finance program structure
A bachelor’s in finance abroad will take between three and four years, with a master’s in finance taking between one and two years of study.
Most of your time studying for a finance degree will be spent learning from books, practical experience using computer software, lectures, and personal study time, with opportunities to discuss your learning in seminars and work groups. Some universities may also have rooms to simulate a trading floor.
The structure and content of a finance program will change depending on the country and the university you are studying in. Some of the modules or electives that may count towards a finance degree will surround topics such as:
- Investments
- Financial planning
- Insurance
- Commercial banking
- Trading
- The future of finance
How to study finance abroad
-
Universities & programs
Find the right program for you and your career aspirations
-
Application assistance
Be guided through your application process
-
Visa & embassy guidance
Maximise your chances of being granted a visa
-
Enrollment & travel advice
Get support all the way to your first day at university
Finance study abroad programs
Finance undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in finance
-
Islamic Finance MAHSA University, Malaysia
- Tuition fees per year 6,600 USD
- Program type Bachelor's
- Duration 3 years
- Start date January, April
-
Management (Finance) Fisher College, USA
- Tuition fees per year 31,992 USD
- Program type Bachelor's
- Duration 4 years
- Start date January, September
-
Economics and Finance Bay Atlantic University, USA
- Tuition fees per year 15,900 USD
- Program type Bachelor's
- Duration 4 years
- Start date January, August
-
Business Administration - Finance Long Island University Post, USA
- Tuition fees per year 35,736 USD
- Program type Bachelor's
- Duration 4 years
- Start date January, September
-
Banking & Finance IFM University, Switzerland
- Tuition fees per year 29,000 CHF
- Program type Bachelor's
- Duration 3 years
- Start date January, April, October
Pathway in finance
-
Finance and Accounting - International Year One University of Sussex, UK
- Tuition fees per year 17,200 USD
- Program type Undergraduate pathway
- Duration 1 year
- Start date January, September
-
Business Management with Finance (Foundation) Leeds Beckett University, UK
- Tuition fees per year 10,900 USD
- Program type Undergraduate pathway
- Duration 2 years
- Start date January, September
Diploma in finance
-
Business Administration – Finance Centennial College, Canada
- Tuition fees per year 16,531 CAD
- Program type Undergraduate diploma
- Duration 3 years
- Start date January, May, September
-
Business Administration (Finance) - Year 2 Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada
- Tuition fees per year 16,102 CAD
- Program type Undergraduate diploma
- Duration 2 years
- Start date January, May, September
-
Business - Finance Fanshawe College, Canada
- Tuition fees per year 15,922 CAD
- Program type Undergraduate diploma
- Duration 1 year 2 months
- Start date September
-
Finance – Business Durham College, Canada
- Tuition fees per year 14,907 CAD
- Program type Undergraduate diploma
- Duration 2 years 4 months
- Start date September
Finance graduate programs
Master's in finance
-
MBA in Economics & Finance Bay Atlantic University, USA
- Tuition fees per year 18,000 USD
- Program type Master's
- Duration 2 years
- Start date January, August
-
International Finance IFM University, Switzerland
- Tuition fees per year 32,500 CHF
- Program type Master's
- Duration 10 months
- Start date January, April, October
-
International Management - International Management Geneva Business School, Switzerland
- Tuition fees per year 33,900 CHF
- Program type Master's
- Duration 1 year 6 months
- Start date February, September
-
Public Administration (Public Finance) Arizona State University, USA
- Tuition fees per year 53,651 USD
- Program type Master's
- Duration 2 years
- Start date January, May, August
-
Finance Northeastern University, USA
- Tuition fees per year 48,000 USD
- Program type Master's
- Duration 1 year
- Start date September
Pathway in finance
-
Business, Economics and Finance, Pre-Master’s University of Glasgow, UK
- Tuition fees per year 18,480 USD
- Program type Postgraduate pathway
- Duration 1 year
- Start date September
-
Finance (Global Pathways) Northeastern University, USA
- Tuition fees per year 15,200 USD
- Program type Postgraduate pathway
- Duration 4 months
- Start date March, July, November
-
Business, Economics and Finance, Pre-Master’s University of Liverpool, UK
- Tuition fees per year 16,620 GBP
- Program type Postgraduate pathway
- Duration 1 year
- Start date September
-
International Corporate Finance, Pre-Masters University of Surrey, UK
- Tuition fees per year 11,500 USD
- Program type Postgraduate pathway
- Duration 6 months
- Start date February, September
-
Business Economics Accounting and Finance, Pre-Masters Durham University, UK
- Tuition fees per year 16,905 USD
- Program type Postgraduate pathway
- Duration 3 months
- Start date January, September
Doctorate in finance
-
Economics, Finance & Marketing RMIT University, Australia
- Tuition fees per year 34,560 AUD
- Program type Doctorate
- Duration 3 years
- Start date February, July
-
Development Finance University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Tuition fees per year 143,910 USD
- Program type Doctorate
- Duration 2 years
- Start date January
-
Accounting and Finance London South Bank University, UK
- Tuition fees per year 13,780 GBP
- Program type Doctorate
- Duration 3 years
- Start date January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
-
Finance Yasar University, Turkey
- Tuition fees per year 5,500 USD
- Program type Doctorate
- Duration 2 years
- Start date September
Certificate in finance
-
Finance RMIT University, Australia
- Tuition fees per year 19,200 AUD
- Program type Postgraduate certificate
- Duration 6 months
- Start date February, July
-
Applied Finance University of Newcastle, Australia
- Tuition fees per year 18,345 AUD
- Program type Postgraduate certificate
- Duration 6 months
- Start date February, July, September
Diploma in finance
-
Development Finance University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Tuition fees per year 173,060 USD
- Program type Postgraduate diploma
- Duration 1 year
- Start date January
-
Business Administration - Accounting and Finance North Island College, Canada
- Tuition fees per year 14,790 CAD
- Program type Postgraduate diploma
- Duration 4 years
- Start date January, September
Future finance careers
Graduating with a finance degree means there are many career opportunities available to you. You are not limited to working in the country you studied in, and every country has a financial industry.
Some of the jobs international students with finance qualifications go on to do include:
- Actuary
- Accountant
- Analyst
- CFO
- Investment banker
- Financial advisor
- Financial planner
Every industry and sector need finance specialists to work for them, so you are not limited to the finance industry.
