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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

    MSc ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL RISK ANALYSIS

    National University of Ireland, Maynooth 🇮🇪 Maynooth, Ireland

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  2. Diploma

    Postgraduate Diploma of Economics

    James Cook University of North Queensland 🇦🇺 Townsville, Australia

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  3. Teacher training

    Principles of Macroeconomics, Honors Program in General Education, Advanced-level Seminars

    Widener University 🇺🇸 Chester, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Public Finance and Taxation (Online Program)

    Université de Mons 🇧🇪 Mons, Belgium

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  6. Bachelor

    Secondary Education (Home Economics), Bachelor Degree

    Queensland University of Technology 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  7. Master

    Social Economy [LM] (Masters)

    University of Bologna 🇮🇹 Bologna, Italy

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  8. Bachelor

    Tax Law (Bachelor)

    University of Groningen 🇳🇱 Groningen, Netherlands

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  9. Master

    Taxation,Old Westbury, State University College at, M.S.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsingenieur/-in, BSc

    Leibniz University of Hannover 🇩🇪 Hannover, Germany

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  11. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Economics

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  12. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Technology in Trades Innovation

    Kwantlen Polytechnic University 🇨🇦 Richmond, Canada

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  13. Other programmes

    CISI Risk in Financial Services Qualification (Finance)

    GTA University Centre 🇬🇬 Guernsey, Guernsey

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  15. Certificate

    Construction Technology - Building Trades Emphasis ( Certificates of Achievement (CA))

    College of Southern Nevada 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College-Tucson 🇺🇸 Tucson, Arizona, United States

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  17. Diploma

    Diploma of Library / Information Services (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  18. Master

    Economic and Taxation Law (Masters)

    Ruhr-University Bochum 🇩🇪 Bochum, Germany

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  19. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics B.A.

    University of Minnesota, Morris 🇺🇸 Morris, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics School (Bachelor)

    Henan University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Luoyang, China, China

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  22. Master

    Environmental Economics (Masters)

    Babes-Bolyai University 🇷🇴 Klausenburg (Cluj-Napoca), Romania

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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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