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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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    Economics

    Chandler-Gilbert Community College 🇺🇸 Chandler, Arizona, United States

  2. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor Of Arts)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

  3. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Northern Kentucky University 🇺🇸 Highland Heights, United States

  4. Other programmes

    Economics (TSM)

    University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD) 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

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  6. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Georgia State University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

  7. Bachelor

    Fiscal Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Groningen 🇳🇱 Groningen, Netherlands

  8. Other programmes

    Home Economics Study code 4550

    University of the Free State 🇿🇦 Bloemfontein, South Africa

  9. Certificate

    Integrated Children's Services PGCert (part time)

    University of Worcester 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

  10. Minor

    International Economics (Minor)

    Utrecht University (UU) 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

  11. Other programmes

    International Economics, Specialist (5 year) degree

    Far Eastern Federal University 🇷🇺 Vladivostok, Russia, Russia

  12. Master

    International economy (Masters)

    Southern Federal University 🇷🇺 Rostov-on-Don / Ростов на Дону, Russia

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  14. Master

    M.A. (Economics)

    Eternal University 🇮🇳 Baru sahib, India

  15. Other programmes

    Mental Health Services

    Central Texas College 🇺🇸 Killeen, United States

  16. Specialisation

    National Economy (Speciality)

    Voronezh State University 🇷🇺 Voronezh, Starij Oskol, V.Mamon, Russia

  17. Master

    Quantitative Economics Master

    Nanjing University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu, China

  18. Specialisation

    Specialization in Tax Law

    University of Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Argentina

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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