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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. Diploma

    Mathematical methods in economy (Diploma)

    St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  2. Other programmes

    MEDEG - Economic Development and Growth

    EU-Asia Higher Education Platform (EAHEP) 🇧🇪 Belgium

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  3. Bachelor

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Bachelor)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Program in Political Economy (PhD in Government)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  6. Master

    Regional Economics (Masters)

    Ocean University of China 🇨🇳 Qingdao, China

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  7. Major

    Regional Economy (Major)

    January Kochanowski University of Humanities and Sciences in Kielce 🇵🇱 Kielce, Poland

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  8. Major

    Rehabilitation and Human Services (Major)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  9. Minor

    Social Services (Minor)

    Ohio University - Zanesville 🇺🇸 Zanesville, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft

    University of Applied Sciences Trier 🇩🇪 Trier, Germany

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  11. Bachelor

    substance abuse services (Associate, Bachelor’s)

    SUNY Empire State College 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  12. Master

    Teacher-training in Economics (Master)

    Leiden University (LEI) 🇳🇱 Leiden, The Hague, Netherlands

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  13. Other programmes

    Tourism Economics, 180 hp (Elementary)

    Växjö University 🇸🇪 Växjö, Sweden

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  15. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsmathematik Bachelor of Science

    Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen 🇩🇪 Gießen, Germany

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  16. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftspädagogik, Bachelor

    University of Mannheim 🇩🇪 Mannheim, Germany

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  17. Certificate

    Basic Tax (Certificate) (Online Certificate)

    Yavapai College 🇺🇸 Prescott, Arizona, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Beauty Services (S1/2011)

    Northern Sydney Institute 🇦🇺 St Leonards, Australia

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  19. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Northern Kentucky 🇺🇸 Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Course: Austrian Economics: An Introduction

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  21. Certificate

    Disability Services Certificate

    Prince William Sound Community College University of Alaska Anchorage 🇺🇸 Valdez, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Economic Institutions

    Tokyo Metropolitan University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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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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