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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.

  • 11,695 programmes
  • 2,956 institutions
  • 163 countries
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  1. Master

    Economics subprogram (in Japanese, “Hakase course”) (Masters)

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  2. Other programmes

    Marketing, Sales and Customer services

    Asian Institute of Technology, Center in Vietnam 🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam

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  3. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    Shenandoah University 🇺🇸 Winchester, United States

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  4. Master

    MSc in Political Economy ( two-year, full-time Master of Science (MSc))

    Norwegian School of Management BI 🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway

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  6. Bachelor

    Social Services (Bachelor)

    Satakunta University of Applied Sciences 🇫🇮 Pori, Finland

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  7. Master

    Wirtschaftsmathematik (Master)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  8. Other programmes

    Außenwirtschaft/

    Hamburg - University of Applied Sciences 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany

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  9. Diploma

    Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)

    Brisbane North Institute of TAFE 🇦🇺 Eagle Farm, Australia

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  10. Minor

    Economics & Finance (Minor)

    Gallaudet University 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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  11. Master

    Economics (M.Phil)

    Gulbarga University 🇮🇳 Gulbarga, Karnataka State - India, India

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  12. Graduate

    FOREIGN TRADE (Graduate)

    Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja 🇪🇨 Loja, Ecuador

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  13. Master

    Applied Economics (M.S.)

    University of Idaho 🇺🇸 Moscow, United States

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  15. Associate

    Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Services

    Herzing University Toledo 🇺🇸 Toledo, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Girne American University Canterbury 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Economics (Master's degree (2 years))

    Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) 🇳🇴 Trondheim, Norway

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Ph.D. Program)

    Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Ph.D.)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Western University - Canada 🇨🇦 London, Canada

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  21. Master

    Economics, Master of Science (Konsekutiv)

    Hamburg University 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany

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  22. Bachelor

    Economía (Bachelor) (MEDELLÍN)

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia 🇨🇴 Unidad Camilo Torres, Colombia

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Study Economics – facts and figures

Economics is taught at 2,956 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 11,695 Economics programmes at 2,956 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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