Study Accounting & Finance Abroad
Accounting and finance degrees are globally portable and often align with professional bodies (ACCA, CFA). They suit students wanting clear, employable career paths.
Study levels
Bachelor · Master · Professional (ACCA / CFA)
Typical entry
Good maths; English test often required
Budget level
Medium
Why study Accounting & Finance abroad?
- Aligned with global professional qualifications (ACCA, CFA)
- Strong demand in every economy
- Available across all budgets
Career pathways
Where this field can lead — career outcomes depend on your destination, work rights and performance.
Common roles
- Accountant / auditor
- Financial analyst
- Tax advisor
- Investment / banking
- Finance manager
Industries
Universities offering Accounting & Finance
A sample from our directory — confirm exact programmes and fees on each university's official site.
St. John'sPublicSt. John's, Canada
- Best for:
- A more affordable Canadian option, especially for graduate study
- Tuition:
- ≈ CAD 22,500 / 2 semesters (undergrad, new intl.)
- Levels:
- Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Last verified: June 2026
Student pays the school directly where possible.
WinnipegPublicWinnipeg, Canada
- Best for:
- An affordable major public university
- Tuition:
- ≈ CAD 20,400–29,700 / year (undergrad, intl.)
- Levels:
- Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Last verified: June 2026
Student pays the school directly where possible.
ReginaPublicRegina, Canada
- Best for:
- A practical public university option
- Tuition:
- Undergrad intl. fee schedule + deposit after admission
- Levels:
- Bachelor, Master
Last verified: June 2026
Student pays the school directly where possible.
Sydney, Nova ScotiaPublicSydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Best for:
- Popular with international students in Atlantic Canada
- Tuition:
- Varies by credit hours & programme
- Levels:
- Bachelor, Diploma, Master
Last verified: June 2026
Student pays the school directly where possible.
GrenoblePublicGrenoble, France
- Best for:
- Strong science, engineering and business in an alpine city
- Tuition:
- ≈ Bachelor €178 · Master €254 · Doctorate €397 (national fees)
- Levels:
- Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Last verified: June 2026
Student pays the school directly where possible.
BordeauxPublicBordeaux, France
- Best for:
- A good public university outside Paris
- Tuition:
- €178/€254/€397 if eligible · else €2,895 (Bachelor) / €3,941 (Master)
- Levels:
- Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Last verified: June 2026
Student pays the school directly where possible.
Cost guide by destination
More affordable
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Mid-range
- —
Premium
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Use the Cost Calculator for an estimate. Final tuition must be confirmed from the official university invoice/fee page; students pay schools directly where possible.
Top destinations for Accounting & Finance
United Kingdom- Best for:
- Well-funded students wanting fast, prestigious English-taught degrees.
- Tuition:
- High
- Language:
- English
- Popular:
- Business, Law, Computer Science
Malaysia- Best for:
- Value-seeking students wanting English-taught quality in Asia.
- Tuition:
- Low
- Language:
- English
- Popular:
- Business, Computer Science, Engineering
- Best for:
- Strong students with solid funds and clear study goals.
- Tuition:
- Medium to high
- Language:
- English & French
- Popular:
- Computer Science, Business, Engineering
United Arab Emirates- Best for:
- Students wanting a safe, modern, English-taught Gulf experience.
- Tuition:
- Medium to high
- Language:
- English
- Popular:
- Business, Computer Science, Hospitality
Accounting & Finance: FAQs
Should I do a degree or a professional qualification like ACCA?
Many students do both — a degree for the foundation and a professional qualification (ACCA, CFA, CPA) for practice. Check which qualification is recognised where you plan to work.
Is accounting in demand?
Yes — accounting and finance skills are needed in every economy, which makes the field relatively portable across countries.
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