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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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    Economic Class

    Higher School Lucia de Brouckere 🇧🇪 Bruxelles, Belgium

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    Economics

    Tokyo Metropolitan University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

  3. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  5. Bachelor

    Economics (BS)

    University of Alabama at Birmingham 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

  6. Teacher training

    Economics (Co-perative Education program)

    University of Calgary 🇨🇦 Calgary, Canada

  7. Master

    Economics (M.A.) (Masters)

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

  8. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Butler University 🇺🇸 Indianapolis, United States

  9. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of North Carolina at Asheville 🇺🇸 Asheville, NC, United States

  10. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of the Pacific 🇺🇸 Stockton, San Francisco, Sacramento, United States

  11. PhD / Doctorate

    International Economics: Ph.D.

    University of California, Santa Cruz 🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, United States

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    International Trade

    College of Central London, The 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

  14. Bachelor

    Internationale Weinwirtschaft (Bachelor)

    University of Wiesbaden 🇩🇪 Wiesbaden Rüsselsheim Geisenheim, Germany

  15. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    California State University Channel Islands 🇺🇸 Camarillo, California, United States

  16. Master

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    Webster University North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

  17. Other programmes

    Wirtschaftspsychologie

    Hochschule Harz, University of Applied Sciences (FH) 🇩🇪 Wernigerode, Germany

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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