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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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    6N0506 - Economy,

    Kokchetau State Agrarian University 🇰🇿 Kokshetau / г. Кокшетау, Республика Казахстан, Kazakhstan

  2. Master

    Economic Theory (Masters)

    Doshisha University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  4. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Kigali Independent University (ULK) 🇷🇼 Kigali, Rwanda

  5. Master

    Master of Arts: Economics

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

  6. Bachelor

    B.A. Economics and Finances

    Tecnológico de Monterrey 🇲🇽 Monterrey, Mexico

  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Sabanci University 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey

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  9. Master

    Economics - master

    University of Tromsø 🇳🇴 Tromsø, Norway

  10. Other programmes

    Applied Economics

    National Technical University of Athens 🇬🇷 Athens, Greece

  11. Other programmes

    Home Economics

    Aichi University of Education 🇯🇵 Aichi, Japan

  12. Bachelor

    Legal Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Helsinki 🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland

  13. Master

    M.Sc Agric. Economics

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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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