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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. Master

    Economics, MSc, A331, 17 Jan 2013

    Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Nansha, Shenzen, Hong Kong

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  2. Bachelor

    finance, Bachelor Degree in Economics

    Lanzhou University of Technology 🇨🇳 Lanzhou, China

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  3. Other programmes

    Theory of Economics

    Armenian State Agrarian University 🇦🇲 Yerevan, Armenia

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  4. Master

    Aktuelle Fragen zur Unternehmensbesteuerung(´Topical issues in Company Taxation´) (Masters)

    The University of Göttingen - Institute for Domestic and International Taxation - idib 🇩🇪 Göttingen, Germany

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  6. Other programmes

    Correctional Services (Gain the skills, knowledge and attitude needed to work with adults and youth who have been, or are at risk of being, in conflict with the law)

    Grant MacEwan University 🇨🇦 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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  7. Master

    Economy (Masters)

    University of Aden 🇾🇪 Aden, Yemen

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  8. Master

    Foreign Trade, M.Sc.

    Kenyatta University 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

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  9. Master

    International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development) by distance learning MSc/PGDip (taught Masters)

    University of Birmingham, School Of Government And Society, International Development Department 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  10. Research

    L1U7 MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics (Research)

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD (Economics)

    Singapore Management University 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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  12. Other programmes

    Travel Services

    Technical College of South Africa (TECHNISA) 🇿🇦 Pinegowrie, South Africa

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  13. Diploma

    Diploma in Economics

    The University of Fiji 🇫🇯 Lautoka, Fiji

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics

    Zhejiang University 🇨🇳 Hangzhou, China

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  16. Master

    Economics (M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip)

    University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD) 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

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  17. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    Ajou University 🇰🇷 Suwon, South Korea

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  18. Bachelor

    International Economics and Trade (Bachelor)

    Qingdao Technological University 🇨🇳 QINGDAO, China

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  19. Diploma

    Official Statistics, School of Economics (Postgraduate Diplomas)

    University of the South Pacific 🇫🇯 Suva, Fiji

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  20. Master

    Trades Studies, Council and Intervention (MECI) (Master)

    University Paris Diderot - Paris 7 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  21. Bachelor

    Bachelor in Social Services

    Hue University 🇻🇳 Hue, Vietnam

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  22. Certificate

    Building Services, HNC, Level 4 (Part-time course)

    Pembrokeshire College 🇬🇧 Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

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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.

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