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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. Specialisation

    Economics of enterprises (Speciality)

    Kremenchug National University Mykhaylo Ostrogradskiy 🇺🇦 Kremenchug / м. Кременчук, Ukraine

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  3. Bachelor

    Internationales Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Bachelor)

    University of Wiesbaden 🇩🇪 Wiesbaden Rüsselsheim Geisenheim, Germany

  4. Other programmes

    Public Services

    Brooklands College 🇬🇧 Weybridge, Surrey, Ashford, Middlesex, United Kingdom

  5. Bachelor

    Tax Law (Bachelor)

    University of Maastricht 🇳🇱 Maastricht, Netherlands

  6. Other programmes

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (B. Eng.)

    Fachhochschule Schmalkalden 🇩🇪 Schmalkalden, Germany

  7. Bachelor

    Cross-Cultural Service, BA

    Bob Jones University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    EC, Economics

    Michigan State University, Dubai (MSU Dubai) 🇦🇪 Dubai International Academic City, United Arab Emirates

  10. Certificate

    Economic Development (Graduate Certificate)

    East Carolina University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

  11. Foundation programme

    Economics ( (pre-university training))

    National University of Pharmacy 🇺🇦 Kharkov, Ukraine

  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Yonsei University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

  13. Other programmes

    Economy

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

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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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