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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

    MPhil, PhD in Economics

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong

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  2. Bachelor

    BA in Managerial Economics

    American College 🇳🇮 Managua, Nicaragua

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  3. Bachelor

    BSc Economics

    Westminster International University in Tashkent 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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  4. Other programmes

    Economics

    Haramaya University 🇪🇹 Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

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  6. Bachelor

    BSc (Construction Economics)

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

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  7. Research

    Phd in economics by research

    University of Nairobi 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo, Kisumu, Kenya

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  8. Master

    Master of Arts in Economics

    Central European University 🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary

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  9. Scholarship

    Chung Hwa Travel Services Scholarships

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

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  10. Other programmes

    Экономика и управление образования

    S.Aini Tajik State Pedagogical University 🇹🇯 Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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  11. Master

    Economía con Mención en Proyecto de Desarrollo Local, Master

    Universidad de Guayaquil 🇪🇨 Guayaquil, Ecuador

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  12. Other programmes

    Economics

    Mzumbe University (Chuo Kikuu Mzumbe) 🇹🇿 Mzumbe, Tanzania

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  13. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics

    University of Hargeisa 🇸🇴 Hargeisa (Hargeysa), Somalia

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  15. Other programmes

    BSW in Social Work & Human Services

    Babcock University (BU) 🇳🇬 Ikeja, Nigeria

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Economy (PhD)

    University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar (University of Dakar) 🇸🇳 Dakar-Fann, Senegal

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  17. Master

    M.Sc. in Economics

    University of Cape Coast 🇬🇭 Cape Coast, Ghana

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  18. Bachelor

    BA Special Degree in Economics (Duration: Four Years)

    Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Belihuloya, Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

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  19. Master

    M.Sc Building Services (Full-time)

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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  20. Associate

    Associate Degree in Building Services Engineering

    West Coast University (WCU) 🇵🇦 Panama Ciudad, Panama

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  21. Master

    Master in Advanced Economics

    University of Roma 'La Sapienza' 🇮🇹 Roma, Italy

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  22. Master

    Managerial Economics, PG Dip., M.Sc.

    Babcock University (BU) 🇳🇬 Ikeja, Nigeria

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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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