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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. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD (Economics)

    Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, South Africa

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    08.00.01 - Economic Theory (Doctorate)

    Saint Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance 🇷🇺 Санкт-Петербург, Russia

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  3. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of Maiduguri 🇳🇬 Maiduguri, Nigeria

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor of Commerce Degree)

    Mulungushi University 🇿🇲 Kabwe, Zambia

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  6. Master

    Master of Science in Home Economics (M.Sc. Home Economics)

    Open University of Tanzania (OUT) 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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  7. Certificate

    National Trade Certificate 3 in Basic Cooker & basic Food and Beverage

    Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College (MTSSR) 🇧🇳 Brunei Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam

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  8. Master

    Applied Macroeconomics, 2 y. (Masters)

    Vilnius University 🇱🇹 Vilnius, Lithuania

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  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor Of Education (In - Service)(2 Years Full-Time)

    Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) 🇿🇼 Masvingo, Zimbabwe

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 🇬🇭 Kumasi, Ghana

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  11. Other programmes

    Economics

    Zimbabwe Open University 🇿🇼 Harare, Zimbabwe

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  12. Bachelor

    4-Year Part-time BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 🇭🇰 Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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  13. Other programmes

    'Community Economic Development'

    Southern New Hampshire University 🇺🇸 Manchester, Boston, United States

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  15. Diploma

    Diploma in Home Economics Education

    University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni Campus 🇸🇿 Kwaluseni, Swaziland

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  16. Other programmes

    Economics

    Duke University 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    BA(English,Economics)

    Bharati Vidyapeeth University 🇮🇳 Pune, India

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  18. Diploma

    (Law) Graduate Diploma in Tax Law

    Universidade Autonoma de Lisboa 🇵🇹 Lisboa, Portugal

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  19. Master

    M.A. in Economics MHH52

    University of Gerardo Barrios 🇸🇻 San Miguel, El Salvador , C.A., El Salvador

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  20. Diploma

    (CSkills) BS4164B1, Woodtrades - Site Carpentry Diploma, Level 2 (Day release)

    South Cheshire College 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Economics

    Universidad Francisco Marroquín 🇬🇹 Guatemala, Guatemala

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  22. Diploma

    Travel and Tourism Services (Diploma)

    Maktab Teknik Sultan Saiful Rijal 🇧🇳 Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam

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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.

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