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Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

  • 11,696 programmes
  • 2,957 institutions
  • 163 countries
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  1. Major

    Assurance Services (Major)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

  2. Other programmes

    Clalit Health Services

    Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel 🇮🇱 Beer-Sheeva, Israel

  3. Other programmes

    Ecological Economics

    Royal lnstitute of Technology 🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden

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  5. Master

    Faculty of Economics (Masters)

    University of Novi Sad 🇷🇸 Novi Sad, Serbia

  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Food Service Technology (PhD)

    Management and Science University 🇱🇰 Colombo 03, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

  7. Master

    Master of Science in Taxation

    Fairfield University 🇺🇸 Fairfield, United States

  8. Fellowship

    Pharmaco-economics (Fellowship)

    Touro University | College of Pharmacy 🇺🇸 Vallejo, CA, United States

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  10. Scholarship

    WeCare Home Health Services Scholarship

    Centennial College 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

  11. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (Economics)

    University of the Visayas 🇵🇭 Mandaue, Mandaue, Toledo, Danao, Minglanilla, Pardo, Dalaguete, Philippines

  12. Bachelor

    BCom Honours: Trade and Development

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

  13. Bachelor

    Economic theory: bachelor

    Donetsk National University 🇺🇦 Donetsk, Ukraine

  14. Undergraduate

    Economics (L100) (Undergraduate)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

  15. Undergraduate

    Economics with Mathematics (Undergraduate)

    Aston University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

  16. Teacher training

    Home Economics Education

    Akita University 🇯🇵 Akita, Japan

Study Economics – facts and figures

Economics is taught at 2,957 universities and colleges in 163 countries – including 2,554 Bachelor, 2,391 Master and 664 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United States (3,521), United Kingdom (1,310) and China (629). Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of London and National Research University Higher School of Economics.

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Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 11,696 Economics programmes at 2,957 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, United Kingdom and China.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of London, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Chuo University and Australian National University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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