Master in Accounting and Finance

For Master in Accounting and Finance, the deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Apr 1, 2027; the tuition fee is 7,000 USD per year.

The Master in Accounting and Finance at the University of Coimbra is a 2-year program for individuals seeking to enhance their professional skills in accounting, taxation, and finance. This Master's degree is ideal for students who thrive in a structured learning environment.

Students will learn about business accounting, taxation, and finance, alongside legal aspects and statistical methods. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, including internships and projects to apply their knowledge in professional settings.

Graduates can pursue roles as financial analysts, auditors, tax consultants, and finance managers in sectors like banking, insurance, and public administration. They will have transferable skills, enabling them to adapt to different industries and roles.

The University of Coimbra, founded in 1290 and located in the historic city of Coimbra, is one of Europe’s oldest universities and a UNESCO cultural landmark. With about 25,580 students, including roughly 4,351 international students, the university blends centuries of academic tradition with a vibrant, international campus life. Its historic colleges, libraries and concert halls coexist with modern research centers across disciplines from law and humanities to engineering and biomedical sciences.

Coimbra offers a broad academic portfolio with strong research output, international exchange programs and multidisciplinary centers that foster innovation. The university is especially well known for its law, arts, social sciences and health faculties, and it participates actively in Erasmus and global partnerships that facilitate study abroad and collaborative research. Students benefit from structured academic advising, language support and numerous cultural activities tied to the city’s student traditions.

Student life is shaped by rich traditions, lively academic societies and a compact city layout that makes it easy to combine study and cultural exploration. International students enjoy access to modern facilities, research opportunities and a welcoming community with a strong focus on academic excellence and cultural exchange. For those seeking a historically rich European university experience with robust research networks and an active international student community, the University of Coimbra offers a compelling academic and cultural environment.