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
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Finance study abroad programs
Finance undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in finance
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Islamic Finance - BSc (Hons) MAHSA University, Malaysia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 6,600 USD
- Start date
- January, April
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Finance - BBA IFM University, Switzerland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 29,000 CHF
- Start date
- January, April, October
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International Management with Specialization in International Finance - BBA Geneva Business School, Switzerland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 24,900 CHF
- Start date
- February, September
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Business Administration - Finance Emphasis - BA/BSc Concord University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,186 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Business Administration - Finance - BSc Long Island University Post, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 35,736 USD
- Start date
- January, September
Finance graduate programs
Master's in finance
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International Finance - MBA IFM University, Switzerland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 9 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 32,500 CHF
- Start date
- January, April, October
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International Management with a specialization in International Finance - MBA Geneva Business School, Switzerland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 33,900 CHF
- Start date
- February, September
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MBA in Economics & Finance - MBA Bay Atlantic University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,000 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Public Administration (Public Finance) - MPA Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 53,651 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Finance - MSc Northeastern University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 48,000 USD
- Start date
- September
Doctorate in finance
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Economics, Finance & Marketing - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 34,560 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Development Finance - PhD University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 143,910 USD
- Start date
- January
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Accounting and Finance - PhD London South Bank University, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 13,780 GBP
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
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Finance - PhD Yasar University, Turkey
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 5,500 USD
- Start date
- September
Diploma in finance
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Development Finance - PGDip University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 173,060 USD
- Start date
- January
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Business - Finance - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 14 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,922 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Business Administration - Accounting and Finance - PGDip North Island College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 14,790 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
Certificate in finance
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Finance - PGCert RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 19,200 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Applied Finance - PGCert University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,345 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
Pathway in finance
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Business, Economics and Finance, Pre-Master’s - PGP University of Glasgow, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,480 USD
- Start date
- September
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Finance (Global Pathways) - PGP Northeastern University, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 4 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,200 USD
- Start date
- March, July, November
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International Corporate Finance, Pre-Masters - PGP University of Surrey, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 6 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 11,500 USD
- Start date
- February, September
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Business Economics Accounting and Finance, Pre-Masters - PGP Durham University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 3 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,905 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Accounting & Finance Pre-Master's - PGP Kingston University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 8 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 9,500 USD
- Start date
- January, April
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.
