Top universities for Finance & Accounting in 2026
Global #1
Ontario Tech University
Ontario, Canada · QS #99
Top universities for Finance, Accounting, FinTech and Investment masters. The list below is ranked globally by QS, then grouped by country so you can shortlist by destination. Click any university to see its full IELTS / tuition / intake profile.
Global top 30 for Finance & Accounting
Ranked by QS where available; unranked direct partners are listed alphabetically below the QS-ranked tier.
Canada (30)
| University | QS | IELTS | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
Ontario Tech University Ontario | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Seneca Polytechnic Toronto | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Toronto School of Management | #99 | 6.5 | View → |
Ecole Polytechnique Montreal | #141 | 6.5 | View → |
Acsenda School of Management Vancouver | #150 | 6.5 | View → |
John Molson School Of Business | #150 | 6.5 | View → |
McMaster University (Degroote School Of Business) | #150 | 6.5 | View → |
Newton International College | #150 | 6.5 | View → |
Niagara University - Canada | #150 | 6.5 | View → |
Saint Mary's University | #150 | 6.5 | View → |
Concordia University Montreal | #801 | 6.5 | View → |
Algoma University Sault Ste. Marie | — | 6.5 | View → |
Algonquin College Ottawa | — | 6.5 | View → |
Arcadia University Pennsylvania | — | 6.5 | View → |
Brock University St. Catharines | — | 6.5 | View → |
Cégep Limoilou Quebec City | — | 6.5 | View → |
Collège Ahuntsic Quebec | — | 6.5 | View → |
Collège Boréal | — | 6.5 | View → |
Collège Mathieu Gravelbourg | — | 6.5 | View → |
Conestoga College Kitchener | — | 6.5 | View → |
Durham College Ontario | — | 6.5 | View → |
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology Ontario | — | 6.5 | View → |
Fanshawe Downtown Campus | — | 6.5 | View → |
George Brown Polytechnic Toronto | — | 6.5 | View → |
Georgian College | — | 6.5 | View → |
Mount Saint Vincent University Halifax | — | 6.5 | View → |
Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology | — | 6.0 | View → |
Nottingham Trent University | — | — | View → |
Omni College Richmond - Can | — | 6.5 | View → |
Queens University | — | 6.5 | View → |
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Frequently asked questions
- What IELTS score is required for Finance & Accounting programs abroad?
- IELTS requirements for Finance & Accounting typically range from 6.0 to 7.5 overall, with 6.0 in each band the most common minimum. Top-tier universities like Ontario Tech University usually require 7.0+. See each university's row in the table above for the exact band, or look up any university by name on /ielts-score-for.
- Do I need GRE or GMAT for Finance & Accounting masters programs?
- Standardised tests like GRE or GMAT are not always required for Finance & Accounting masters; requirements vary by program and country. UK, Canada, Germany and Australia rarely require GRE/GMAT for Finance & Accounting. Check each university's admissions page for the current policy.
- Which countries are best for Finance & Accounting?
- Top destinations for Finance & Accounting in 2026 include Canada. Choice depends on tuition tier, post-study work rights, and the cost-of-living math for your budget. Use the "Shortlist by country" rail above to compare.
- Is Finance & Accounting in demand globally?
- Top universities for Finance, Accounting, FinTech and Investment masters. The roles linked to Finance & Accounting have appeared on every major industry skills-shortage list since 2020 (LinkedIn Emerging Jobs, World Economic Forum Future of Jobs, US BLS occupational outlook), and most destination countries fast-track post-study work permits for graduates of these programs. Check the country-specific PR pathway pages on /studyabroad for the visa-to-PR math.
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