Master in Accounting, Finance and Control at University of Perugia
Two-year LM-77 R master's at the University of Perugia whose Accounting & finance curriculum is taught in English, covering corporate finance, asset pricing, wealth management and accounting. Entry needs an economics or business degree and B2 English.
Master
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Perugia
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University of Perugia
Accounting, Finance and Control is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-77 R) at the University of Perugia, with an Accounting & finance curriculum taught in English. Entry needs a bachelor's in economics or business, or 60 credits across business, economics, law and statistics, plus English: international applicants need a B2 certificate. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Perugia's Accounting, Finance and Control master asks for a bachelor's in economics or business, or 60 credits across business, economics, law and statistics, a personal preparation check that a final grade of 90/110 or more passes automatically, and English: B1 under the regulations, with a B2 certificate from UniPG's list for international applicants. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree requirement
You need an Italian first-level degree in business economics and management (L-18), economics (L-33) or political science and international relations (L-36), or a master's in law (LMG/01). A foreign qualification in economics or business that corresponds to a first-level degree also qualifies if the degree council finds it suitable. [1]
Without one of these degrees, the council checks your transcript for at least 60 credits across at least three of these four areas: [1]
- Business: AGR/01, SECS-P/07, SECS-P/08, SECS-P/09, SECS-P/10, SECS-P/11 and SECS-P/13 (accounting, management, corporate finance, organisation and financial intermediaries).
- Economics: SECS-P/01, SECS-P/02, SECS-P/03, SECS-P/05, SECS-P/06 and SECS-P/12.
- Law: IUS/01, IUS/04, IUS/05, IUS/06, IUS/07, IUS/09, IUS/12, IUS/13 and IUS/14.
- Statistics and maths: MAT/09, SECS-S/01, SECS-S/03 and SECS-S/06.
If you are short of credits in these areas, the council sets additional learning requirements. You clear them by passing specific exams at Perugia or another university, for example as single courses, before the personal preparation check. [1]
What this means for your transcript
As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Com, BBA, BMS, or a BA or B.Sc. in Economics, as these are degrees in economics or business.
- Check carefully: a BA in Political Science or International Relations, or a B.Sc. in Statistics or Mathematics. The foreign-degree route names economics or business, so the council may count your credits across the four areas instead.
- Often short: a B.Tech, B.E., BCA or a science B.Sc. These usually carry few business, economics or law credits, so the council may set extra exams before you can be admitted.
For the finance-heavy Accounting & finance curriculum, units such as Asset Pricing and Business Statistics come in the first year. [1]
Personal preparation check
The check is passed automatically if your bachelor's final grade is at least 90/110. With a lower grade, the degree council reviews your previous studies and, if it sees the need, asks a committee to hold a preliminary interview. The regulations do not give a conversion for foreign grading scales. [1]
English
The regulations require English at B1 for access, checked by the University Language Centre unless you hold a matching certificate. [1]
For international applicants to English-taught programmes, UniPG asks for a B2 certificate from its accepted list, which includes IELTS 5.5 to 6.5, TOEFL iBT 72 to 94, PTE General Level 3, Trinity ISE 2, LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator and the Oxford Test of English B2. Duolingo results and Medium of Instruction letters are not accepted. [3]
Selection and pre-evaluation
Access is open, so there is no entrance test or ranking. [5] Admission rests on the curricular check and the personal preparation check. [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad first apply for pre-evaluation on the PICA portal with a passport copy, their foreign qualification, any language certificates and a CV. Outcomes are admitted, admitted upon condition, sent to committee (the academic review for master's files) or rejected. Each candidate can submit only one application, for one programme. [2]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, the general PICA pre-evaluation window for non-EU applicants living abroad ran from 29 May to 7 June 2026. [2] The next call sets the 2027/28 dates.
Students finishing a bachelor's can complete enrolment only if, on graduating, they meet the curricular, personal preparation and English requirements. [1]
Documents and non-EU steps
- Study documents: your bachelor's degree certificate and official transcript, with an official Italian translation unless they are in English, French or Spanish, plus a CIMEA statement of verification and comparability or a declaration of value from the Italian mission. A legalised or apostilled Diploma Supplement can certify completed studies if it shows everything needed for the evaluation. [4]
- Universitaly: only applicants approved on PICA are validated for Universitaly pre-enrolment, which comes before the study visa application. [2]
- Enrolment: completed in Italy. UniPG says students must not complete online enrolment or pay the first instalment from abroad. [2]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- University of Perugia, Department of Economics. Teaching regulations, Master's degree in Accounting, Finance and Control (Amministrazione, finanza e controllo, class LM-77), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Perugia, International Students. Becoming a UniPG student: pre-enrolment procedure for visa applicant international students, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Perugia, International Students. Language requirements for English-taught programmes, undated (last updated July 2026). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Perugia, International Students. List of study documents, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Perugia. Accounting, Finance and Control programme page, academic year 2026/27 (degree class, access type, languages and curricula). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Accounting, Finance and Control (Amministrazione, finanza e controllo) is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-77 R, business and management) run by the Department of Economics of the University of Perugia, with open access (code M0205). The degree is taught in English and Italian in Perugia.
Of its four curricula, Accounting & finance is the one taught in English, and this is the track for students who do not speak Italian. The other three, Accounting & Law, Accounting & Management strategy and Accounting & business administration, are taught in Italian. You choose your curriculum when you enrol in the first year. [1]
What you will study
The Accounting & finance curriculum joins accounting and control with corporate finance and markets. For students starting in 2026/27, the regulations set these units: [1]
- First year: Applied Corporate Finance, Wealth Management, Advanced Management Accounting, Asset Pricing, Business Statistics, EU Financial Regulation and Economics of International Business, plus laboratories in Entrepreneurial Finance and Advanced Management Accounting.
- Second year: Advanced Financial Accounting, Economics of International Markets, Economic and Financial Policies for Development and Strategic Analysis and Business Planning, plus a 9-credit elective.
How the programme is taught
The second year ends with a 6-credit internship, which you can start once you have 35 credits, and a 15-credit final thesis, written and defended in Italian or English. Attendance is recommended but not compulsory. [1]
Career paths
The 2026/27 regulations name three professional profiles: director of administration, finance and control; chartered accountant (after the Italian state exam) or external consultant; and business manager. The Accounting & finance units point to roles such as: [1]
- management accounting and controlling
- financial reporting and audit
- corporate finance and business planning
- banking and wealth management
Fees and scholarships
UniPG links tuition to family income (ISEE) and merit, so the programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. If your family's income and assets are abroad, you can request a flat tax instead, set by your country's bracket, between 3 August and 20 October 2026. A.Di.S.U. Umbria manages the regional scholarship, which eligible students can apply for.
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU applicants living abroad start with pre-evaluation on the PICA portal, and each candidate can submit only one application, for one programme. For 2026/27 the general window ran from 29 May to 7 June 2026, and master's files were sent to a committee for the academic check. Choose the Accounting & finance curriculum if you need a fully English path. [2]
After a positive outcome we complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, and you apply for a type D study visa. Enrolment and the first fee instalment are completed after arrival in Perugia, not from abroad. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [2]
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against Perugia's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your PICA pre-evaluation and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ADiSU Umbria scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What bachelor's degree do I need for Accounting, Finance and Control at Perugia?
A bachelor's in economics or business that the degree council finds suitable. Otherwise you need at least 60 credits across three of four areas: business, economics, law, and statistics and maths. Missing credits can be made up through specific exams before admission. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No. Access is open. The degree council checks your credits, and the personal preparation check is passed automatically with a final grade of at least 90/110. Below that, the council reviews your studies and may hold a preliminary interview. [1][5]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
International applicants need a B2 certificate from UniPG's list, such as IELTS 5.5 to 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 72 to 94. Duolingo and Medium of Instruction letters are not accepted. The course regulations themselves set B1 for access. [1][3]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, the general PICA pre-evaluation window for non-EU applicants living abroad ran from 29 May to 7 June 2026, and each candidate could apply for only one programme. The 2027/28 window is not yet published. [2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
The regulations let you complete enrolment only if, on graduating, you meet the curricular, personal preparation and English requirements. PICA asks for your foreign qualification, so we check what your file can show at the time of the call. [1][2]
I have a BCA or a B.Tech. Can I still apply?
Possibly. These degrees usually carry few business, economics or law credits, so the council may find you short of the 60-credit rule and set extra exams before admission. A B.Com, BBA or economics degree is a closer fit. [1]
Is the whole degree taught in English?
Only the Accounting & finance curriculum. The degree has four curricula, three taught in Italian and one in English, and you choose yours when you enrol. Its units cover corporate finance, asset pricing, wealth management and accounting, with an internship and a thesis. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Accounting, Finance and Control at Perugia?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Perugia's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ADiSU Umbria scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Accounting, Finance and Control?
A three-year Indian B.Com, BBA or economics degree is the closest fit, as the rule asks for a bachelor's in economics or business, or 60 credits across business, economics, law and statistics. You need an English B2 certificate from UniPG's list, such as IELTS. The steps are PICA pre-evaluation and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][3] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Accounting, Finance and Control are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: PICA pre-evaluation and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Accounting, Finance and Control are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: PICA pre-evaluation and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Accounting, Finance and Control are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: PICA pre-evaluation and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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