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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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    Economics

    City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

  2. Other programmes

    Economics

    Merrimack College 🇺🇸 North Andover, United States

  3. Bachelor

    Economics (B.B.A.) 3

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  5. Bachelor

    Economics (BA) (Major)

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

  6. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Manitoba 🇨🇦 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

  7. Master

    Economics (T; NT), Master of Arts, in:Finance and Economics

    Mississippi State University 🇺🇸 Mississippi State, Meridian, United States

  8. Minor

    Economics Minor (ECNS)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

  10. Undergraduate

    Education and Human Services (Undergraduate)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

  11. Master

    Executive LL.M. in Taxation

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Health Services, BA or BS

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

  14. Bachelor

    Human Services (Bachelor)

    Bethel University 🇺🇸 McKenzie,Ashland City, Dyersburg, Germantown, Lexington, Murfreesboro, Union City, Waynesboro, United States

  15. Major

    Human services - psychology (Major)

    Friends University 🇺🇸 Wichita, United States

  16. Associate

    Human Services, AA (Bakersfield College)

    Kern Community College District 🇺🇸 California, United States

  17. Master

    MCom Economics (Dissertation)

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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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