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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Welfare State, Inequality and Quality of Life PhD Program (BIGSSS)

    Jacobs University 🇩🇪 Bremen, Germany

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  2. Master

    International economic systems and trade (Masters)

    American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Sarajewo, Banja Luka, Mostar, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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  3. Other programmes

    International Taxation in the Caribbean Context (Continuing Education)

    Dominica State College 🇩🇲 Stock Farm Campus, Dominica

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  4. Master

    Master of Economics (Minor Thesis)

    James Cook University of North Queensland 🇦🇺 Townsville, Australia

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Financial Economics

    Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman 🇲🇾 Kampar, Petaling Jaya, Bandar Sungai Long, Setapak, Malaysia

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  7. Master

    Economic Policy (Master Of Science)

    University of Siegen 🇩🇪 Siegen, Germany

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  8. Master

    Applied Economics (Masters)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  9. Master

    Building Services Engineering (Master)

    Technical University of Wroclaw 🇵🇱 Wroclaw, Poland

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Energy Economics and Planning (PhD)

    Asian Institute of Technology 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

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  11. Bachelor

    Finance & Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Guam 🇬🇺 Mangilao, Guam

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  12. Diploma

    Accueil des urgences médico-chirurgicales en service de pédiatrie (Diploma)

    Université de Lyon 1 (Université Claude Bernard) 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne, France

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  13. Master

    Master of Science in Applied Economics

    Singapore Management University 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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  15. Certificate

    School of Economics (Certificate)

    University of the South Pacific (USP) in Bairiki 🇸🇧 Bairiki, Solomon Islands

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics, Forestry (Ph.D.)

    Auburn University 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Economy

    Otgontenger University 🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar, Tosontzengel, Zavhan, Mongolia

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  18. Diploma

    DESS en droit des affaires internationales et fiscalité Économie, gestion (Diploma) (DEA en droit privé)

    University of Yaoundé II 🇨🇲 Yaoundé, Cameroon

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  19. Bachelor

    Licenciatura en Economía

    Universidad Centroamericana 'José Simeón Canas' 🇸🇻 San Salvador, El Salvador

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  20. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of Banja Luka 🇧🇦 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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  21. Major

    economics (Major)

    Nazarbayev University 🇰🇿 Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Commerce (DCom) in Economics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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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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