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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

    Cibernetica economica (Doctorate)

    University of Craiova 🇷🇴 Craiova, Drobeta Turnul Severin, Romania

  2. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor’s Degree)

    Universidade Metodista de São Paulo (UMESP) 🇧🇷 Sao Bernardo Do Campo, Brazil

  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, United States

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  5. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Stirling | Stirling Management School 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

  6. Master

    Economy (Master)

    University of Perpignan 🇫🇷 Perpignan, France

  7. Undergraduate

    General Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Nis 🇷🇸 Nis, Serbia

  8. Master

    Geografie economica (Masters)

    University of Craiova 🇷🇴 Craiova, Drobeta Turnul Severin, Romania

  9. Master

    M.Sc .in Zoology (Taxonomy )

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

  10. Master

    Master in Agrarian Economy

    University of Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Argentina

  11. Major

    Western Economics (Major)

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

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  13. Other programmes

    080801 'IT in economics

    Moscow University of Service 🇷🇺 Moscow / Моск.обл., Russia

  14. Certificate

    Certificate III in Animal Studies (Companion Animal Services)

    Gordon Institute of TAFE 🇦🇺 Geelong Mail Centre Victoria, Australia

  15. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    National Tsing Hua University 🇹🇼 Hsinchu, Taiwan

  16. Other programmes

    Economics (BAKK)

    University of Vienna 🇦🇹 Wien, Austria

  17. Bachelor

    Economics, Bachelor

    Buketov Karaganda State University 🇰🇿 г. Караганда, Республика Казахстан, Kazakhstan

  18. Master

    Master of Sience in Taxation

    Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo - Orfalea College of Business 🇺🇸 San Luis Obispo, California, United States

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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