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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  3. Research

    Health Services & Policy Research

    Lakehead University 🇨🇦 Thunder Bay, Canada

  4. Research

    Health Services Research

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

  5. Master

    Planned Economic Systems (Master)

    University of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 San Juan, Puerto Rico

  6. Bachelor

    Service (Bachelor)

    Yerevan State University 🇦🇲 Yerevan, Armenia

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  8. Diploma

    World Economics (Diploma)

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

  9. Bachelor

    Экономика (Bachelor)

    Economical University of Karaganda 🇰🇿 Karaganda /г. Караганда, Kazakhstan

  10. Other programmes

    Course: Estudios Mexicanos Política y Economía

    Universidad de Monterrey 🇲🇽 San Pedro Garza García, Mexico

  11. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Chatham University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics : PhD

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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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