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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.

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  • 2,957 institutions
  • 164 countries
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  1. Graduate

    Economics, MILAN (Graduate)

    Catholic University of the Sacred Heart 🇮🇹 Roma, Milano, Piacenza e Cremona, Brescia, Campobasso, Italy

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  2. Other programmes

    Health Services Marketing

    An-Najah National University Nablus, Amman, Palestine

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  3. Master

    Maestría en Derecho Administrativo de la Economía

    Catholic University of Cuyo 🇦🇷 San Juan, Argentina

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  4. Master

    Political economy (Masters)

    University of Jyväskylä 🇫🇮 Jyvaskyla, Finland

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  6. Bachelor

    Applied Economics with a concentration in Financial Economics, Bachelor Honours

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  7. Bachelor

    B Economics / B Laws (Bachelor)

    University of Western Sydney 🇦🇺 Penrith South DC, Australia

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  8. Diploma

    Economical Cybernetics (mathematical methods in economics) (Diploma)

    Belarusian State University 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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  9. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  10. Bachelor

    Industrial Economics (Bachelor)

    Shandong University at Weihai 🇨🇳 Weihai,P.R.China, China

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  11. Diploma

    Official Statistics, School of Economics (Postgraduate Diplomas)

    University of the South Pacific (USP) in Bairiki 🇸🇧 Bairiki, Solomon Islands

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  12. Master

    Religion, Wirtschaft, Politik (Masters)

    University of Lucerne 🇨🇭 Luzern, Switzerland

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  13. Other programmes

    Economics

    Can Tho University 🇻🇳 Can Tho City, Vietnam

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  15. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor of Arts)

    Brandon University (BU) 🇨🇦 Brandon, Canada

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  16. Master

    Economics (Master’s Course)

    Kanazawa University 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  17. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate Minors)

    Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Huntsville, United States

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  18. Minor

    Economics - Educational minor alpha / gamma

    Utrecht University (UU) 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

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  19. Master

    Economics, MSc, Masters - Research

    University College Cork (UCC) 🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland

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  20. Major

    Economy (Major)

    Hengyang Normal University 🇨🇳 Hengyang, China

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  21. Other programmes

    From Economic Recovery to Sustainable Economic Development (Online Program)

    University for Peace 🇨🇷 Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica

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  22. Scholarship

    The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Bursaries (Scholarship)

    Aston University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, 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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