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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. Master

    Wirtschaftspädagogik (Master)

    Dresden University of Technology 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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  2. Bachelor

    World Economy (Economics) (Bachelor)

    Saint Petersburg State University of Engineering and Economics 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  3. Research

    World Economy (Post-Doctoral Research Programs) (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  4. Specialisation

    Company tax law (Speciality)

    Open University of Catalonia 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain

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  6. Other programmes

    Customer Service

    Leicester International College 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Southern Illinois University 🇺🇸 Edwardsville, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Cairo University (Khartoum Branch) 🇪🇬 Khartoum, Egypt

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  9. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Valparaiso University 🇺🇸 Valparaiso, United States

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  10. Minor

    Economics Minor (ECNS)

    Penn State Greater Allegheny 🇺🇸 PA - Pennsylvania, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics with a year abroad, BA

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Economics, BA

    University of Texas - Pan American 🇺🇸 Edinburg, Texas 7, United States

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  13. Master

    Economics, Masters of Arts in

    Cleveland State University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Global Economics and Modern Languages (Bachelor)

    Georgia Institute of Technology, Centre for Sustainable Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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  16. Major

    Human Service Studies (Major)

    Elon University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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  17. Associate

    Human Services (Associate)

    Bismarck State College 🇺🇸 Bismarck, United States

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  18. Certificate

    Human Services, Certificate (Cerro Coso Community College)

    Kern Community College District 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Institutional Economics (Bachelor)

    Anhui University of Finance and Economics 🇨🇳 Bengbu, China

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  20. Other programmes

    Macroeconomics (Online Program)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  21. Master

    Master of Arts in Economics

    Jadavpur University 🇮🇳 Kolkata, India

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  22. Master

    Master of Commerce (MCom) in Economics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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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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