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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. Diploma

    Trade Diploma in Building

    Fiji National University 🇫🇯 Nasinu, Samabula, Koronivia, Nausori, Suva, Nasinu, Fiji

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  2. Certificate

    Building Services Engineering (Certificate)

    Sekolah Vokasional Sultan Bolkiah 🇧🇳 Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics, BS

    International University of Grand-Bassam 🇨🇮 Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire, Ivory Coast

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  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Technology: Taxation

    Durban University of Technology 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  6. Master

    Applied Economics Master of Public Policy

    Universidad Alberto Hurtado 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile

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  7. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Economics as a Major

    Makerere University 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

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  8. Master

    M.Phil. in Development Economics

    Greenford International University 🇧🇿 Belize, Belize

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  9. Bachelor

    Emergency Medical Services (B.EMS.) (Bachelor)

    Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel 🇮🇱 Beer-Sheeva, Israel

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  10. Other programmes

    HKIAAT/CITYU Preparatory Course for the AAT(Regular Course - Paper 5 Principles of Taxation) (Continuing Education)

    City University of Hong Kong | School of Continuing and Professional Education 🇭🇰 Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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  11. Master

    Master Degree in Economics

    College of Business Studies (CBA), Kuwait University 🇰🇼 Safat, Kuwait

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  12. Bachelor

    BA Honours: Probation Services

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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  13. Bachelor

    1000383 - SUSTAINABILITY IN WELL-BEING SERVICES (Bachelorer)

    Turku University of Applied Sciences 🇫🇮 Turku, Finland

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  15. Other programmes

    18845 - Internet Services

    College of Engineering | Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  16. Master

    DU Pantheon-Sorbonne Master in Economics First Year (PSME)

    University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  17. Other programmes

    Lean Service

    Isle of Man International Business School 🇮🇲 Douglas, Isle of Man,, Isle of Man

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  18. Other programmes

    Economy

    Daugavpils University 🇱🇻 Daugavpils, Latvia

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  19. Master

    M.A. in Economics (CMAE) for Anglophone Africa

    Addis Ababa University 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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  20. Other programmes

    B. Econ. in Economics (Bilingual Programs Thai & English)

    Srinakharinwirot University 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

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  21. Bachelor

    BCom (C34:General - Economics)

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

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  22. Graduate

    020104 Western Economics (Graduate)

    Nanjing University of Finance and Economics 🇨🇳 Nanjing Xianlin 3, Zhenjiang City, China

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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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