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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
  • 164 countries
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  1. Major

    经济学 (Undergraduate major)

    Hangzhou Dianzi University 🇨🇳 Haidian District, China

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  3. Master

    Economics (2) (Masters)

    University of Warsaw 🇵🇱 Warszaw, Poland

  4. Undergraduate

    Economics (Global Undergraduate Exchange Program)

    Ganja State University 🇦🇿 Ganja / г.Гяндж, Azerbaijan

  5. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Economics 2010/2011

    Universidade Autonoma de Lisboa 🇵🇹 Lisboa, Portugal

  6. Other programmes

    Course: Economía Política I

    Universidad de Salamanca 🇪🇸 Salamanca, Spain

  7. Other programmes

    Economic cybernetics

    Academician V.Lazaryan Dnipropetrovsk National Railway Transport University 🇺🇦 Dnipropetrovsk / м.Дніпропетровськ, Ukraine

  8. Other programmes

    Economics

    National Open School, Delhi 🇮🇳 NOIDA, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India

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  10. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Sultan Qaboos University 🇴🇲 al-Khoud, Oman

  11. Other programmes

    Economic security

    University of Security Management in Kočiče 🇸🇰 Košice, Slovakia

  12. Associate

    Economics (Associate)

    Austin Community College 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (ECON), M.S., Ph.D.

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

  14. Bachelor

    Economics, CAS, BA

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Rescue Services, Doctoral program

    Žilinska univerzita 🇸🇰 Žilina, Slovakia

Study Economics – facts and figures

Economics is taught at 2,957 universities and colleges in 164 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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