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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. Certificate

    Food Service Worker Certificate

    Fleming College 🇨🇦 Peterborough, Canada

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  2. Master

    Master of Arts (coursework dissertation) in Applied Economics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  3. Master

    Master of Arts (coursework dissertation) in Economics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  4. Other programmes

    Microeconomics: an introduction (Online) (Short course)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Nachhaltige Ressourcenwirtschaft (B. A.), Bachelor of Arts

    University of Applied Sciences Trier 🇩🇪 Trier, Germany

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  7. Major

    World Economy (Major)

    Lingnan College, Sun Yat Sen University 🇨🇳 Guangzhou, China

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  8. Bachelor

    Économie et politique (Bachelor)

    University of Montréal (UdeM) 🇨🇦 Montréal (Québec), Canada

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  9. Other programmes

    Applied Economic Analysis

    University of Alicante 🇪🇸 Alicante, Spain

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  10. Associate

    Associate of Arts, Economics

    Arapahoe Community College 🇺🇸 Littleton, United States

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  11. Diploma

    Diploma in International Trade

    Universidad del Aconcagua UDA 🇦🇷 Mendoza, Argentina

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  12. Other programmes

    Economics

    Algoma University 🇨🇦 Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

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  13. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Augustana College 🇺🇸 Rock Island, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Near East University 🇨🇾 Nicosia, Mersin 10 / Lefkoşa, Cyprus

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  16. Graduate

    Economics, Graduate

    Northeastern University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  17. Minor

    Economics, Minor

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Ph.D.

    Queen's University 🇨🇦 Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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  19. Undergraduate

    Economy (Undergraduate)

    Universidad del Rosario 🇨🇴 Santaf, Colombia

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  20. Teacher training

    Geography and Economics - Subject of instruction (Teacher accreditation programme)

    University of Vienna 🇦🇹 Wien, Austria

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  21. Master

    International Economics and Finance (Masters)

    University of Milan 🇮🇹 Milan / Milano, Italy

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  22. Bachelor

    Internationaler Studiengang Volkswirtschaft B.A.

    Hochschule Bremen 🇩🇪 Bremen, Germany

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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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