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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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  • 2,956 institutions
  • 163 countries
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  1. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate Program)

    Wuhan University of Technology (WUT) 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  2. Other programmes

    Economics and Finance

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  3. Scholarship

    Economics Scholarship (College of Commerce Scholarship)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  4. Minor

    Economics, Minor

    Kent State University, College of Business 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  6. Minor

    Emergency Medical Services (Minor)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  7. Associate

    Human Services: Minor, Associate (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  8. Master

    Industrial Economics and Investment Master / Ph.D.

    Nanjing University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu, China

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  9. Master

    International Master in Health Economics and Pharmaeconomics. Online (English edition)

    IDEC, University Pompeu i Fabra 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain

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  10. Master

    Master of Arts in Economics/Master of Planning (Dornsife College)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  11. Major

    Mathematical Economic Analysis (Major)

    Rice University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  12. Minor

    Minor, Economics

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Online - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services

    Argosy University - Schaumburg 🇺🇸 Schaumburg, IL, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Economics (E05) (Programme in Spain)

    Universidad de Valladolid Segovia 🇪🇸 Segovia, Spain

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Human and Social Services (Traditional and Fast Track) (Online Doctoral Program)

    Walden University 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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  17. Research

    Public Health and Health Services Research, MSc; PGDip; PGCert

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  18. Certificate

    Regulatory Economics,Albany, University at, Certificate

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  19. Master

    Wirtschaftsingenieur/-in,MSc

    Leibniz University of Hannover 🇩🇪 Hannover, Germany

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  20. Bachelor

    BA International Economics (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Economics, L163

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  21. Certificate

    Certificate, Basic Human Services

    Aiken Technical College 🇺🇸 Aiken, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Economics

    The Catholic University of America 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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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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