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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.

  • 11,696 programmes
  • 2,957 institutions
  • 163 countries
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  1. Certificate

    Adult Services, Support and Protection (Graduate Certificate: SCQF Level 10) (Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    • Master of Commerce (Economics)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  3. Master

     Economics (Masters)

    University of the Free State 🇿🇦 Bloemfontein, South Africa

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  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Land Economics (4 years)

    Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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  6. Certificate

    Certificate in Caregiving and Health Care Services

    Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina 🇵🇭 Marikina City, Philippines

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  7. Master

    Economics, Msc (M.A.)

    Fourah Bay College 🇸🇱 Freetown, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone

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  8. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Municipal and Industrial Services Engineering (B.Sc. MISE)

    Ardhi University 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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  9. Bachelor

     Economics (Bachelor)

    University of the Free State 🇿🇦 Bloemfontein, South Africa

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  10. Other programmes

    Auto-Electrics Trade Test Preparation ( Class 4-1) (Skills Course)

    Bulawayo Polytechnic 🇿🇼 Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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  11. Diploma

    Trade Diploma in Land Surveying

    Fiji National University 🇫🇯 Nasinu, Samabula, Koronivia, Nausori, Suva, Nasinu, Fiji

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    “Incentives - Bavarian Graduate Program in Economics (BGPE)” (Doctorate)

    University of Bayreuth 🇩🇪 Bayreuth, Germany

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  13. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Botswana - Gaborone Campus 🇧🇼 Gaborone, Botswana

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  15. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    University of Jos 🇳🇬 Jos, Plateau State Nigeria, Nigeria

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  16. Master

    Political Economy, MSc

    University of Nigeria, Nsukka 🇳🇬 Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria

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  17. Bachelor

    AB ECON, Bachelor of Arts in Economics

    Ateneo de Davao University 🇵🇭 Davao City, Philippines

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics (Distance Learning)

    Queen's University 🇨🇦 Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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  19. Master

    On-line Masters in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice/Pharmacoeconomics)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  20. Other programmes

    Economics

    Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA) 🇮🇩 Surabaya, Indonesia

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  21. Bachelor

    B.Sc. (Home Economics and Human Nutrition) - Duration 3 years (Bachelor)

    Sokoine University of Agriculture 🇹🇿 Morogoro, Tanzania

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  22. Master

    Master in Economics

    Universidad del Pacifico 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru

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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.

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