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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. Undergraduate

    International Trade (Undergraduate)

    Akdeniz University 🇹🇷 Antalya, Burdur, Turkey

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  2. Other programmes

    Japan Student Services Organization

    Okazaki Women's Junior College 🇯🇵 Aichi, Japan

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  3. Minor

    Minor Economics (18 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Economics (Tepper only)

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Political Economy of the Middle East

    University of Haifa 🇮🇱 Haifa, Israel

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  7. Master

    Wirtschaftsrecht (Master)

    Dresden University of Technology 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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  8. Bachelor

    B.A. in Psychology- Human Services (Bachelor)

    Argosy University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics (B.S., B.A.)

    Auburn University at Montgomery 🇺🇸 Montgomery, United States

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  10. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  11. Master

    Economics, M.A.

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Economics- Bachelor of Arts

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, United States

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  13. Master

    Economics: MA, MS

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  15. Graduate

    Economy (Graduate)

    Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) 🇪🇸 Palma (Illes Balears), Spain

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  16. Master

    Economy (Masters)

    Vladimir State University 🇷🇺 Vladimir, Russia

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  17. Master

    Financial Economics I (Asset Pricing) (ICEF Master's Programme)

    National Research University Higher School of Economics 🇷🇺 Москва, Russia

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  18. Graduate

    Graduate School of Environment and Economics

    Roskilde University 🇩🇰 Roskilde, Denmark

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  19. Diploma

    Human Services (Diploma)

    North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) 🇺🇸 Mason City, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    Income Tax & GST (Undergraduate)

    Singapore Management University 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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  21. Minor

    Institutional Economics (Minor)

    Utrecht University (UU) 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

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  22. Specialisation

    International Economy & Trade (Undergraduate Speciality)

    Anhui Agricultural University 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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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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