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7 Best Professional Accounting & Finance Master's Universities in France 2026

This ranks 6 Master’s Degree options in Professional Accounting & Finance in France for 2026. It is for applicants comparing public universities before applying from abroad.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

7 universities · ranked best first

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UD Université du Havre logo

Université du Havre

France · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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UD Université du Maine logo

Université du Maine

France · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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SB SKEMA Business School logo

SKEMA Business School

France · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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INSEAD

France · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Master's Professional Accounting & Finance?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Ecole Superieur d'Ingenieurs Leonard de Vinci, Clermont School of Business, Grenoble Ecole de Management. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Professional Accounting & Finance cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Professional Accounting & Finance abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Professional Accounting & Finance at Master's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Professional Accounting & Finance at Master's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A Master’s Degree in this field suits applicants who already want postgraduate study focused on professional accounting and finance. It is the route for someone aiming beyond first-degree study and looking for advanced academic and professional preparation.

Every institution in this set is public. Several are based in major cities, including Strasbourg, Grenoble, Paris and Rennes, so location is a practical difference for study environment and living costs.

Applicants should verify the fee, because published fees are not provided for these programmes. They should also confirm the exact admission requirements, language of instruction, application deadline and programme structure with the university before applying.