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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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    Ph. D.in Zoology (Taxonomy )

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

  2. Certificate

    Tax Certificate

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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    Taxation (Online Program)

    Fontbonne University 🇺🇸 St. Louis, United States

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    Wirtschaftsmathematik

    University of Mannheim 🇩🇪 Mannheim, Germany

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    Économie

    University of Montpellier 1 🇫🇷 Montpellier Cedex 2, France

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    Agro-economic and legal

    Russian State Open Agrarian University 🇷🇺 Balashikha-8, Moscow Region, Russia

  8. Bachelor

    BSc (Econ) Economics

    Business School, University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

  9. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    George Fox University 🇺🇸 Newberg, United States

  10. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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  12. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Sookmyung Women's University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

  13. Bachelor

    Economics and Mathematics BSc Honours (GL11)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

  14. Master

    Economics MS

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, United States

  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics PhD/MRes (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

  16. Undergraduate

    Economy (Undergraduate)

    Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre, Brazil

  17. Undergraduate

    Environmental Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Ioannina 🇬🇷 Ioannina, Greece

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.

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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