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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.

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  • 2,957 institutions
  • 163 countries
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    Economics

    Badakhshan University 🇦🇫 Badakhshan, Afghanistan

  2. Bachelor

    080100 'Economics' (BA)

    Moscow University of Service 🇷🇺 Moscow / Моск.обл., Russia

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Agric Economics And Extension (PhD)

    University of Uyo 🇳🇬 Uyo, Nigeria

  5. Other programmes

    Consiglio Economico

    Pontifcia Università Gregoriana Rome (Italy), Holy See

  6. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor of Science degree)

    University of Juba 🇸🇩 Juba Town, Temporary Campus AlKaduro - Khartoum North, Sudan

  7. Graduate

    020205产业经济学 (Graduate)

    BeiJing Materials University 🇨🇳 Beijing No. 1 Fu, Tongzhou District, China

  8. Other programmes

    Legal Regulation of Economy

    Baku Business University 🇦🇿 Baku / г.Баку, Azerbaijan

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  10. Bachelor

    Agro economy, Bachelor's

    University of the Humanities 🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia, Mongolia

  11. Other programmes

    Veterinary Services

    Lowveld College of Agriculture 🇿🇦 Nelspruit, Republic of South Africa, South Africa

  12. Research

    BioMed: Health Services Research

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

  13. Diploma

    Diploma in Home Economics

    Nkumba University 🇺🇬 Entebbe, Uganda

  14. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

    University of Turku 🇫🇮 Turku, Finland

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.

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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