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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. Graduate

    020101 Political Economics (Graduate)

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

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  2. Certificate

    ACCA Certificate in Foundations in Taxation

    MAPS College 🇲🇻 Malé, Maldives, Maldives

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  4. Master

    Economy (Masters)

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

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  6. Bachelor

    2683 Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

    University of Western Sydney 🇦🇺 Penrith South DC, Australia

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  7. Undergraduate

    020102 International Economics and Trade (Undergraduate)

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

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  8. Foundation programme

    (CACHE) SR3161A1, Public and Community Services, Foundation Degree - FdA

    South Cheshire College 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics (BEcon)

    Rhodes University 🇿🇦 Grahamstown, South Africa

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  10. Master

    EMLE - European Master in Law and Economics

    Hasselt University 🇧🇪 Diepenbeek, Belgium

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  11. Bachelor

    Financial Services - BA (Hons) - Part-time Distance-Learning

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  12. Certificate

    Legal Service (Certificate)

    Alpha University College 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics (PhD)

    Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University | Junior College 🇯🇵 Takakuwa, Japan

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  15. Master

    International Economics and Finance (MA)

    Ryerson University 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  16. Bachelor

    LM036 - Economics & Sociology (Bachelor)

    University of Limerick 🇮🇪 Limerick, Ireland

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  17. Master

    Applied Economics (Master)

    Catholic University in Argentinien Santa Maria of Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 Buenos, Mendoza, Parana, Pergamino, Rosario, Argentina

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  18. Undergraduate

    020101 Economics (Undergraduate)

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

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Central University College 🇬🇭 Accra, Ghana

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Halmstad University 🇸🇪 Halmstad, Sweden

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  21. Postgraduate

    «Экономика и управление народным хозяйством» (Postgraduate)

    Belgorod University of Cooperation, Economics and Law 🇷🇺 Belgorod / г. Белгород, Russia

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  22. Certificate

    Food and Beverage Production and Service (Certificate)

    Maktab Teknik Sultan Saiful Rijal 🇧🇳 Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam

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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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