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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

    Types of finance degrees

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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
      17,312 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,450 GBP

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

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,729 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,750 GBP

      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
      17,937 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,900 GBP

      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
      15,852 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 11,400 GBP

      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

      Fee in university's local currency 17,570 USD

      Start date
      May, September
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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

      Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

      Start date
      August, January, June
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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
      8,295 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,350 CAD

      Start date
      January, April, July, October
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      Advancing University Studies: Finance - DipAdvUniStud University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      19,538 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,020 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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      Business Administration – Finance - OCADip Centennial College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,249 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD

      Start date
      January, May, September
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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
      14,523 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,121 CAD

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

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,426 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

      Start date
      May, 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

      Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

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

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

      Fee in university's local currency 6,892 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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    Pathway in finance

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      Law with Finance (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,156 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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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
      23,917 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,200 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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    Finance graduate programs

    Master's in finance

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      International Banking & Finance - MSc University of Northampton, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      19,119 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,750 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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      Finance and Innovation - MSc Teesside University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,077 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,000 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
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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
      18,077 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,000 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Accounting and Finance - MProf University of Newcastle, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      21,223 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,895 AUD

      Start date
      February, July, September
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      Finance and Investment - MSc University of Hull, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      21,692 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,600 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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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
      19,161 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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      Business Administration: Finance and Investments - DBA Lincoln University, USA

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

      Fee in university's local currency 9,000 USD

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

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      22,665 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP

      Start date
      October, February
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      Economics, Finance & Marketing - PhD RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      25,384 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 34,560 AUD

      Start date
      February, July
      Show program overview about Economics, Finance & Marketing
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      Finance - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      4,950 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD

      Start date
      January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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    Diploma in finance

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      Applied Finance - PGDip Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      23,241 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 33,330 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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      Business with Finance - PGDip University of Essex Online, UK
      • Online
      • Part-time

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      16 months
      Annual tuition fee
      10,404 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,482 GBP

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

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      21,655 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 31,056 NZD

      Start date
      February
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      Science: Finance - PGDipSc University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      27,544 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 39,500 NZD

      Start date
      February, July
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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
      13,474 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,345 AUD

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

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      14,102 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 19,200 AUD

      Start date
      February, July
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    Pathway in finance

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      International Finance Pre-Master's - PGP Kingston University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      8 months
      Annual tuition fee
      13,210 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,500 GBP

      Start date
      January, April
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      International Corporate Finance, Pre-Masters - PGP University of Surrey, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      15,991 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 11,500 GBP

      Start date
      February, September
      Show program overview about International Corporate Finance, 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
      23,506 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,905 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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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
      32,579 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 23,430 GBP

      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
      23,110 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,620 GBP

      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.