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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. Graduate

    Human Service (Graduate)

    University of Massachusetts at Boston 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    International Political Economy and Development (PhD)

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    International Relations & Economics BA

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Master in International Economic Policy

    SciencesPo 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  6. Master

    Master of Arts program. Cooperative School of Economics

    Kasetsart University 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

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  7. Bachelor

    Automobile Service (Bachelor)

    Central South University of Forestry And Technology 🇨🇳 Changsha, Hunan Province, No. 498, China

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics and Finance (Bachelor)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, United States

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  9. Master

    EMLE - European Master in Law and Economics

    EU-Asia Higher Education Platform (EAHEP) 🇧🇪 Belgium

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  10. Associate

    Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE Diploma Level 1

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    International Economics and Law(Master)

    Hankuk University of Foreign Studies 🇰🇷 Seoul, Mohyun, Yongin, South Korea

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  12. Master

    International Political Economy and Development (Masters)

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

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  13. Master

    International Trade (Master Programs (2-3 years))

    Jiangnan University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu Province, Wuxi, China

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  15. Postgraduate

    International Trade (Postgraduate)

    Jeju National University 🇰🇷 Jeju, South Korea

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  16. Master

    M.Sc. (Economics and Social Statistics)

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

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  17. Major

    Major in Home Economics Education

    Hanyang University 🇰🇷 Ansan, Kyunggi-do, Seoul, South Korea

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  18. Master

    Master humanities, philosophy statement, specialty trades Education

    Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 🇫🇷 Lyon, France

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  19. Master

    Master's in Tax Consultancy

    University of Duesto 🇪🇸 Bilbao, Spain

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  20. Other programmes

    Overview of Services

    School of Law, Univeristy of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, CA, United States

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  21. Graduate

    Political Economy (Graduate)

    Nazarbayev University 🇰🇿 Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan

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  22. Bachelor

    Statistics, Economics and a Language, BSc, 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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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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