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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

    Applied Economics (Doctorate)

    Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona 🇪🇸 Bellaterra, Cerdanyola del Vall, Spain

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  3. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Capital University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

  4. Associate

    Economics (ECON) (Associate)

    College of the Marshall Islands 🇲🇭 Majuro, Marshall Islands

  5. Other programmes

    Economics

    Elmergib University 🇱🇾 Elkhomes, Libya

  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctorate)

    University of Rijeka 🇭🇷 Rijeka, Croatia

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  8. Other programmes

    Seminar- Principles of Economics

    Norton University 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh, Cambodia

  9. Other programmes

    Psychosocial Human Services - Dysfunctional Family

    Universidad Interamericana, Aguadilla Campus 🇵🇷 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

  10. Other programmes

    Economics

    Omar Al-Mukhtar University 🇱🇾 Al-Bayda, Libya

  11. Master

    MSc Economics and Finance of Aging

    Tilburg University 🇳🇱 Tilburg, Netherlands

  12. Other programmes

    Right economic

    Moldova Slavic University 🇲🇩 Kishinev / Chisinau, Moldova

  13. Scholarship

    Cambridge Veterinary Services Scholarship

    Massey University 🇳🇿 Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, New Zealand

  14. Other programmes

    Ph. D in Economics

    Cambodian Mekong University 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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.

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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