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Accounting and Auditing University of Vaasa

Highlights
Tuition fee
14000 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
14000 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Campus location
Vaasa, Finland
Campus location
Vaasa, Finland
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Are you aiming to build a career as an expert or leader in financial management and auditing? The Master's programme in Accounting and Auditing is a step towards success both domestically and internationally.

Overview

The Master’s Programme in Accounting and Auditing offers you the opportunity to become a skilled expert in financial management. The programme blends deep theoretical knowledge with practical skills needed in today’s working life, equipping you for demanding roles in leadership, strategic planning, and financial analysis. The increasing international scope of accounting and auditing is also reflected in the curriculum, which is designed to meet the challenges of global business.During your studies, you will gain in-depth knowledge of topics such as:

  • internal and external auditing of a company's financial management
  • planning and control calculations related to financial management
  • data analytics, and strategic planning
  • income statement calculation and the financial statement analysis
  • preparation and verification of sustainability reporting
  •  key standards, such as IFRS and ISA standards
  • Teaching is mainly organized as flexible multi-modal and hybrid teaching opportunities. You can tailor your studies to your interests, for example by choosing minor subjects that will further strengthen your business expertise.
Graduates of the program work as chief financial officers, finance directors, business directors, controllers, internal auditors, auditors, sustainability reporting auditors, and business analysts. The studies also provide a strong foundation for scientific research and postgraduate studies. 

Accreditation

The University of Vaasa's business studies has received the internationally renowned AACSB accreditation, ensuring high quality in economics and business administration education.

Programme Structure

More detailed course structure will be updated later.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

The University of Vaasa has 2 Admission round for the 2025 intake:

  • Joint Admission: Jan 7, 2026 - Jan 21, 2026
  • Rolling Admission: Octr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
92
PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Vaasa, Finland

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required

Applicant’s overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in previous degree, including the thesis or final report if applicable, must be at least 3,00/5 (ECTS grading). Applicants with the highest CGPA will be prioritized.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
92
PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Officially certified copy of Degree certificate(s), if graduated
  • Officially certified copy of Transcript(s) of records (an explanation of the grading system used is mandatory if it is not clearly stated in the Transcript)
  • Official translations of your degree certificate(s) and transcript(s) of records if they are not in English, Finnish or Swedish
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Copy of passport's information page / official ID card
  • Copy of your Finnish residence permit card if you are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland and you are applying for the exemption from tuition fees based on your residence permit

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    14000 EUR / year
    14000 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    Free

Additional Details

No tuition fee if you are:
  • EU/EEA citizen
  • equivalent to EU/EEA citizen (i.e. citizen of Switzerland)
  • residing in Finland on a permanent basis
  • EU Blue Card holder

Living costs

Vaasa

Finland
680 - 990 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

University of Vaasa offers a generous scholarship programme up to 6,000 Euros per year for students who are subject to tuition fees. 

Scholarships are applied for by choosing the scholarship option in the application form to the programme. 

Students are informed about possible scholarships together with the admission results.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Accounting and Auditing.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
University of Vaasa - Finland Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Vaasa
Vaasa, Finland
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
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Merit-based

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Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Kreditkortsval's Scholarship Program for Economics Students

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Kreditkortsval
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The MyUS Community Scholarship

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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