Master in Global Accounting and Finance at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Two-year English-taught LM-77 master at Ca' Foscari's Venice School of Management in accounting, management control and finance, with sustainability reporting, company projects and six double degrees. Entry needs 60 business and economics credits, an online test and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Venice
English
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Global Accounting and Finance is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-77 R) taught in English at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Entry needs a three-year bachelor's in business or economics, or 60 credits in business, economics, law and maths, a CGPA of at least 70%, a pass in an online entry test and English at B2. Non-EU students pay a flat yearly rate by citizenship, and the programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Ca' Foscari's Global Accounting and Finance master has limited places. You need a bachelor's degree of at least three years in business or economics, or one with at least 60 credits in business, economics, law and maths or statistics, a pass in an online entry test, a positive academic assessment and English at B2. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
You need a bachelor's degree of at least three years. Graduates in business administration or economics (Italian classes L-18 or L-33, or a recognised equivalent) meet the curricular requirements. Graduates in other fields need at least 60 credits: [2][6]
- At least 20 in business: sectors SECS-P/07 to SECS-P/11, with at least one exam in business administration (SECS-P/07).
- At least 40 across three areas, with at least one exam in each: economics (SECS-P/01 to 06 and SECS-P/12), law (IUS/01, 04, 05, 07, 09, 10, 12, 13 and 14) and mathematics or statistics (MAT/02, 03, 05, 06, 08 and 09, and SECS-S/01, 03 and 06).
Missing credits must be made up before enrolment through single bachelor's-level courses at Ca' Foscari or another university. Ca' Foscari's international admissions page also sets a minimum CGPA of 70% in its provisional rules for 2027/28. [2][3]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and foreign credits are not always the same unit, and the Teaching Committee looks at the subjects on your transcript, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Com or BBA, or a B.A. or B.Sc. in Economics, that includes accounting or management, law, and maths or statistics courses.
- Check carefully: a B.Sc. in Mathematics, a B.A. in a social science or a B.Tech in Industrial Engineering, which may cover maths or economics but fall short on the 20 business credits.
- Often short: degrees in fields that the provisional 2027/28 rules reject automatically unless further university study meets the credit rule, including all engineering except industrial engineering, information and communication technologies (such as a BCA), statistics, law, biology, chemistry, physics, nursing, pharmacy, languages, journalism, psychology, international relations and sociology. [3]
Ca' Foscari's country rules also matter. For India it lists an honours bachelor's of at least three years, a professional bachelor's of at least four years, or a pass or general bachelor's followed by a postgraduate degree. Pakistan and Bangladesh have similar rules, and for Sri Lanka it lists a bachelor's of at least four years. Your grades are converted to a percentage using your university's official grading scale, so the scale belongs in your file. [3][5]
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher is mandatory for enrolment, shown with a recognised certificate or through one of Ca' Foscari's exemption categories. You can apply without a certificate, but you must provide one to complete enrolment. Ca' Foscari runs no English test of its own as part of the application. [2][3]
On Ca' Foscari's list of recognised certificates, B2 corresponds to IELTS 5.5 to 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 72 to 94. [5]
Entry test
Non-EU applicants who need a visa must pass an online entry test in English, run by the provider Selexi, on the single date set for the round in which they applied. Missing the date means the application is rejected. [1]
- General part: 30 questions in 30 minutes on accounting, budget and cost analysis and management control, business management, marketing and strategy, finance, organisation and human resources, and banking and financial markets.
- Global Accounting and Finance part: 20 questions in 20 minutes on finance, accounting and budget analysis, cost analysis and management control, business management and strategy, and marketing.
- Scoring: 1 point for a correct answer, minus 0.25 for a wrong one and 0 for no answer. You pass with at least 10 out of 50.
You sit the test remotely with a computer, a smartphone or tablet and an internet connection, under online supervision. If you apply for two of the management master's degrees in this call, you take both programme parts. Ca' Foscari publishes a sample test, and results come out within three weeks of the test. [1]
Assessment after the test
If you pass the test, the International Office checks your qualification, which can take up to two weeks, and the programme's Teaching Committee checks your academic background and personal preparation against the curricular requirements. Only applicants who pass both checks receive a letter of enrolment eligibility. [1]
The committee reviews your transcript of records and CV, and your application needs a motivation letter written for this programme. A missing mandatory document means the application is rejected. [1][3][5]
Places in 2026/27
For 2026/27 the programme had 70 places. Of these, 15 were reserved for non-EU applicants who need a visa, 1 of them for a Chinese citizen under the Marco Polo project. [2][8]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, the rounds open to you depended on your citizenship, and each round had one entry test date at 2 pm Italian time: [1][4]
- Round 1: applications from 17 December 2025 to 14 January 2026, test on 5 February 2026.
- Round 2: applications from 4 February to 4 March 2026, test on 26 March 2026.
- Round 3: applications from 25 March to 15 April 2026, test on 7 May 2026.
Applicants from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh (Ca' Foscari's Group 2) could use rounds 1 and 2 only. Group 1, which includes Sri Lanka, Nepal, the six Gulf states, the UK, the US, Singapore and Malaysia, could also use round 3. Applications had to be completed by the day before each round closed, and applicants in rounds 1 and 2 could also apply for Ca' Foscari's merit scholarships. [4]
Universitaly pre-enrolment for 2026/27 closed on 30 September 2026. The 2027/28 rounds are not yet published. [3][5]
Documents and non-EU steps
You apply on Ca' Foscari's online application platform, and one application covers up to two programmes. You upload your passport, a transcript of records for all years of your bachelor's, or a provisional transcript if you are in your final year, with official translations into English or Italian where needed, plus your CV and motivation letter. Your university's grading scale is highly recommended. Your final degree documents must be uploaded before the end of the enrolment period. [1][5]
With a letter of enrolment eligibility, you complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, apply for a study visa and upload the visa to your application. [5]
To complete enrolment you need one of these: a CIMEA Statement of Comparability, a declaration of value from the Italian diplomatic mission, an ARDI statement of correspondence with a CIMEA Statement of Verification, or a Diploma Supplement in the European model from a country in the European Higher Education Area. For 2026/27 the final enrolment deadline for visa applicants was 18 December 2026. [5]
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.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Welcome Unit, International Office. Call for applications for non-EU applicants requiring a visa, master's degrees in Global Accounting and Finance, International Management, Innovation and Management for Culture and Creativity, and Tourism Management and Sustainability, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice School of Management. Teaching regulations, Master's degree in Global Accounting and Finance (EMR16), academic year 2026/27 (in Italian). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice, international admissions page for the master's in Global Accounting and Finance, provisional rules for academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Admission rounds for non-EU applicants requiring a visa, Groups 1 and 2, and admission rounds notice, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Entry requirements for applicants holding an international qualification, Recognised English language certifications, Pre-enrolment and visa application, and Enrolment for non-EU students who require a visa, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Global Accounting and Finance programme pages: presentation, admission and enrolment, 2026/27 study plan and double degrees. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Tuition fees for non-EU students, Regional scholarship for financial aid, and Scholarships for high-achieving students, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Call for applications, spring selection, master's degrees in Global Accounting and Finance, International Management, and Innovation and Management for Culture and Creativity (class LM-77 R), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Global Accounting and Finance is a two-year master's degree in class LM-77-R (Management), taught entirely in English by the Venice School of Management at Ca' Foscari's San Giobbe Economics Campus in Venice.
It carries 120 ECTS, has a limited number of places, and attendance is not compulsory.
The degree teaches finance, management control and international accounting, with skills in sustainability and digitalisation.
Students build expertise in strategic planning, corporate reporting, management control, financial policies and investment strategies, with a view to senior managerial and professional roles.
It suits business and economics graduates who want an international career in accounting and finance.
What you will study
The degree has a single curriculum. Core units in the 2026/27 study plan include: [2][6]
- Accountability, Governance and Regulation (12 ECTS)
- Strategy Planning and Control System (12 ECTS)
- Financial Policies and M&A Strategies (12 ECTS, second year)
- Financial Mathematics for Business
- Advanced Public Finance and Sustainable Welfare State
- Research Methods in Accounting and Finance
Other units come from short lists, such as Advanced Management Control or Business Model Innovation, Auditing and Risk Management or Corporate Sustainability Reporting, International Tax Law or Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and a profile unit such as International Financial Management, Leadership or Prescriptive Analytics. You also take 12 ECTS of electives, a 9 ECTS internship (or a 6 ECTS internship plus a 3 ECTS microcredential) and a 15 ECTS thesis written and defended in English. [2][6]
Students with non-Italian citizenship who do not already have Italian at B1 take 3 ECTS of Italian, with a 6 ECTS internship instead of 9. [2]
How the programme is taught
Lectures sit alongside problem-based work with managers and professionals, and many courses include project work with companies.
Through Experior projects, students apply classroom knowledge to real business cases with faculty and corporate mentors, and the degree pages list an internship or traineeship and the CFA Institute Research Challenge. [6]
Double degrees are offered with ESCP Business School, HEC Management School of the University of Liège, Henley Business School at the University of Reading, ISCTE University Institute of Lisbon, SKEMA Business School and Stevens Institute of Technology.
Career paths
The programme prepares graduates for senior accounting and finance roles in companies, professional firms and financial institutions. The university names:
- Chartered accountant and statutory auditor
- Chief financial officer or chief accounting officer
- Financial analyst, asset manager or risk manager
- Controller and internal auditor
Fees and scholarships
Non-EU master's students pay Ca' Foscari's flat yearly rate for their citizenship. The rate is higher for OECD countries and lower for countries on the ministry's low human development list, such as Bangladesh and Nepal. [7]
International students can apply for the Veneto regional scholarship with an ISEE parificato. Winners pay only the regional tax and stamp duty, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. [7]
Ca' Foscari also offers 20 Honours Scholarships of €10,000 a year to new master's students, renewable for the second year. To be considered, you need a CGPA of at least 85% and an application in one of the first two admission rounds. [4][7]
How to apply from outside the EU
Places are limited. For 2026/27 the degree had 70, with 15 reserved for non-EU applicants who need a visa. These applicants follow their own call: after applying, you take an online entry test in English on the date set for your round, and you need at least 10 out of 50 to pass. The International Office then checks your qualification, and the Teaching Committee reviews your transcript, CV and motivation letter. [1][2][8]
Your transcript must also show the required credits in business, economics, law and quantitative subjects, and the provisional 2027/28 rules ask for a CGPA of at least 70%. We apply on apply.unive.it, where one application covers up to two programmes. [3]
For 2026/27, rounds depended on citizenship. Applicants from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh had two rounds, closing on 14 January and 4 March 2026, with entry tests on 5 February and 26 March 2026. Many other countries also had a third round, closing on 15 April 2026 with a test on 7 May 2026. The 2027/28 rounds are not yet published. [1][4]
With the letter of enrolment eligibility, we complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, which for 2026/27 closed on 30 September 2026, and you apply for a type D study visa. Enrolment requires a CIMEA Statement of Comparability, a declaration of value, an ARDI statement of correspondence with a CIMEA Statement of Verification, or a Diploma Supplement from a country in the European Higher Education Area. [5]
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 Ca' Foscari's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your online application with your CV and motivation letter, and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your regional DSU 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 Global Accounting and Finance at Ca' Foscari?
A bachelor's of at least three years. A business or economics degree (Italian classes L-18 or L-33, or equivalent) meets the credit rule. Otherwise you need 60 credits: 20 in business, including business administration, and 40 across economics, law, and maths or statistics. The provisional 2027/28 rules also ask for a CGPA of at least 70%. [2][3]
Is there an entrance exam?
Yes. Visa applicants take an online test in English: 30 general management questions and 20 accounting and finance questions in 50 minutes, with a pass mark of 10 out of 50. Those who pass then have their qualification and academic background assessed. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2, mandatory for enrolment. You can apply without a certificate but must provide one to enrol. On Ca' Foscari's list, IELTS 5.5 to 6.5 and TOEFL iBT 72 to 94 count as B2, and we check which proof your file can use. [3][5]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, applicants from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh had two rounds, closing on 14 January and 4 March 2026, with tests on 5 February and 26 March. Many other countries, including Sri Lanka and the Gulf states, also had a round closing on 15 April 2026. The 2027/28 rounds are not yet published. [1][4]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. If you are in your final year, you upload a provisional transcript of records when you apply. Your final degree documents must be uploaded before the end of the enrolment period, which for 2026/27 closed on 18 December 2026. [5]
I have a BCA, a B.Tech or a law degree. Can I apply?
Often not directly. The provisional 2027/28 rules automatically reject degrees in information and communication technologies, law, statistics and all engineering except industrial engineering, unless further university study gives you the 60 business, economics, law and maths credits. [3]
Are there double degrees?
Yes. The degree pages list double degrees with ESCP Business School, HEC Management School of the University of Liège, Henley Business School at the University of Reading, ISCTE University Institute of Lisbon, SKEMA Business School and Stevens Institute of Technology. Selected students spend one of their two years at the partner. [3][6]
How do fees work?
Non-EU master's students pay a flat yearly rate set by citizenship, with a lower rate for Bangladesh, Nepal and other low human development countries. Regional scholarship winners pay only regional tax and stamp duty, so the programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. [7]
Can someone handle my whole application to Global Accounting and Finance at Ca' Foscari?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Ca' Foscari's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the regional DSU 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 Global Accounting and Finance?
A three-year honours bachelor's, such as a B.Com (Hons), or a four-year professional bachelor's can give access if it includes 20 business credits and 40 in economics, law and maths or statistics, with a CGPA of at least 70%. Ca' Foscari lists a pass or general bachelor's only with a postgraduate degree. The steps are the online application, the entry test, the academic assessment and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [3][5] 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 Global Accounting and Finance are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: the online application, the online entry test, the academic assessment, a letter of enrolment eligibility 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 Global Accounting and Finance are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: the online application, the online entry test, the academic assessment, a letter of enrolment eligibility 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 Global Accounting and Finance 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: the online application, the online entry test, the academic assessment, a letter of enrolment eligibility 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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