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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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  1. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsmathematik, Bachelor

    University of Mannheim 🇩🇪 Mannheim, Germany

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  2. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftspädagogik (B.A.)

    Georg-August-University of Goettingen 🇩🇪 Göttingen, Germany

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  3. Master

    Wirtschaftspädagogik (M.Ed.)

    Georg-August-University of Goettingen 🇩🇪 Göttingen, Germany

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  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Economics (LZAE)

    La Trobe University 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Melbourne, Australia

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Economics

    Monash University 🇦🇺 Clayton, Melbourne, Gippsland, Kuala Lumpur, Johannesburg, Australia

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  7. Online programme

    Bachelor of Science in Legal Support and Services (Online Degree)

    Kaplan University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  8. Major

    Early Childhood-Child and Family Services (Major)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Economic History and Economics

    University of Toronto 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  10. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    University of Hohenheim 🇩🇪 Stuttgart, Germany

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  11. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  12. Certificate

    Economics (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program)

    Western Illinois University 🇺🇸 Macomb, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Economics (Study programme in English language)

    South East European University 🇲🇰 Tetovo, Macedonia

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  15. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Huazhong University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  16. Other programmes

    Economy

    Pamukkale University 🇹🇷 Denizli, Turkey

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  17. Specialisation

    Economía con especialización en aplicaciones financieras (Undergraduate)

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  18. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Economics

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  19. Bachelor

    International Economics and Trade BA (Hons) degree, 3 years full-time, 4 years sandwich, Code:LN11

    Coventry University 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  20. Undergraduate

    Introductory Economics (Undergraduate)

    Singapore Management University 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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  21. Other programmes

    Macroeconomics (Course)

    Harokopio University 🇬🇷 Athens, Greece

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  22. Master

    Master of Commerce in Economics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, 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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