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    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
    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

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    Finance study abroad programs

    Finance undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in finance

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      Accountancy and Finance - BAcc (Hons) University of Stirling, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,450 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Accounting & Finance - BSc (Hons) University of Northampton, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,900 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Business Management & Finance - BA (Hons) York St John University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,750 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Accounting & Finance - BA (Hons) Liverpool Hope University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      11,400 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Accounting & Finance - BSc University of Wyoming, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,570 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, May
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    Associate in finance

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      Banking and Finance - ASc Laney College, USA

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

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, June, January
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    Diploma in finance

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      Accounting and Finance with Co-op - UGDip Institute of Technology Development of Canada, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      22 months
      Annual tuition fee
      10,350 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, October, July, April
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      Business Administration – Finance - OCADip Centennial College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,531 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, May, January
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      Business Administration: Finance (Co-op) - AdvDip (with placement) Sheridan College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      40 months
      Annual tuition fee
      18,121 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January
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      Finance - PBcDip Douglas College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,000 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      May, September
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      Finance and Wealth Management - Dual Dip/BA King's University College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma/Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      36,068 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September
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    Certificate in finance

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      Banking and Finance - Cert Laney College, USA

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

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, June, January
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      Finance - Cert Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      6,892 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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    Pathway in finance

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

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,900 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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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
      17,200 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September
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    Finance graduate programs

    Master's in finance

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      International Banking & Finance with Placement Year - MSc University of Northampton, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,750 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September
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      Accounting and Finance - MSc University of Portsmouth, UK
      • Part-time

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      5,430 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Accounting and Finance
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      Accounting and Finance - MProf University of Newcastle, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      28,895 AUD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, July, February
      Show program overview about Accounting and Finance
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      Real Estate Finance and Investment - MSc University of the West of England - UWE Bristol, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,000 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Accounting and Finance - MSc University of Gloucestershire, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      14,250 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

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

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      Accounting and Finance - PhD London South Bank University, UK

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,780 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      April, December, November, October, September, June, May, March, February, January
      Show program overview about Accounting and Finance
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      Business Administration: Finance and Investments - DBA Lincoln University, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      5 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,000 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Economics and Finance - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,300 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      February
      Show program overview about Economics and Finance
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      Economics, Finance & Marketing - PhD RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      34,560 AUD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      February, July
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      Finance and Banking - PhD Siberian Federal University, Russia

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      274,597 RUB

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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    Diploma in finance

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      Business with Finance - PGDip University of Essex Online, UK
      • Online

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      16 months
      Annual tuition fee
      7,482 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, July, June, April, February
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      Finance - PDip University of Otago, New Zealand
      • Online

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      31,056 NZD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      February
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    Certificate in finance

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      Applied Finance - PGCert University of Newcastle, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      18,345 AUD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, July, February
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      Finance - PGCert RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      19,200 AUD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      February
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    Pathway in finance

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

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      8 months
      Annual tuition fee
      9,500 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, April
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      Management, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism, Pre-Masters - PGP University of Surrey, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      11,500 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, February
      Show program overview about Management, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism, 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
      16,905 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September
      Show program overview about Business Economics Accounting and Finance, Pre-Masters
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      Business, Economics and Finance, Pre-Master’s - PGP University of Glasgow, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      23,430 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Business, Economics and Finance, Pre-Master’s
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      Business, Economics and Finance, Pre-Master’s - PGP University of Liverpool, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,620 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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    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.