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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. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Southern Illinois University 🇺🇸 Edwardsville, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Economics AS/A2

    Bexhill College 🇬🇧 Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, United Kingdom

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, College of Science, degrees:PhD

    Virginia Tech, OIRED 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  4. Major

    Economics, Major

    Wheaton College Massachusetts 🇺🇸 Norton, Massachusetts, United States

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  6. Minor

    Economics, Major, Minor

    St. Catherine University 🇺🇸 St Paul, United States

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  7. Master

    Economics: Economic Activities Taxation (Masters)

    Kazan (Volga) Federal University 🇷🇺 Kazan Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

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  8. Major

    Financial Economics (Major)

    St. Anselm College 🇺🇸 Manchester, United States

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  9. Scholarship

    Health and Human Services (Freshman Scholarship)

    Indiana State University 🇺🇸 Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

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  10. Major

    Health Services (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Rhode Island 🇺🇸 Kingston, Providence, United States

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  11. Master

    Local Economy, Masters

    University of Coimbra 🇵🇹 Coimbra, Portugal

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  12. Other programmes

    M6. Health Economics (1). Online (English edition)

    IDEC, University Pompeu i Fabra 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain

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  13. Scholarship

    Marguleas Sorority/Fraternity Service Award (Scholarship) (Continuing Student Undergrad Scholarship) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Non-Degree Applicants in Psychological Services

    Assumption College 🇵🇭 Makati City, Philippines

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  16. Diploma

    Police Studies (Diploma) (Health and Social Services)

    McMaster University 🇨🇦 Hamilton, Canada

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Political Economy (Doctoral Degree (3-4 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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  18. Other programmes

    Politik und Wirtschaft, L2 - Lehramt an Haupt- und Realschulen, WS

    Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany 🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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  19. Diploma

    Professional Diploma in International Trade

    Cavendish College 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Minor

    Quantitative Economics (Minor)

    University of West Florida (UWF) 🇺🇸 Pensacola, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Science of Legal Services L-14 (Bachelor)

    Guglielmo Marconi Telematic University 🇮🇹 Roma, Italy

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  22. Undergraduate

    Undergraduate Degree in Law Specialism in Economics

    University of Salvador 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Argentina

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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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