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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. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws

    The University of New England 🇦🇺 Armidale, Australia

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Technology in Technology Services in 4 years

    Rajamangla University of Technology Krungthep 🇹🇭 Krungthep, Thailand

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  3. Other programmes

    CEA Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Community Development & Community Service Learning (Study abroad)

    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor’s Degree Program)

    Yunnan University of Nationalities 🇨🇳 KUNMING, China

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  6. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Lyon College 🇺🇸 Batesville, Arkansas, United States

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  7. Postgraduate

    Economics (Postgraduate)

    East Carolina University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Ph.D.

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Economy

    Pedro Ruíz Gallo National University 🇵🇪 Lambayeque, Peru

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  10. Master

    Environmental and Natural Resource Economics MSc (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    FIF, Philosophical Faculty, English and Applied Economics, Philology, 1 (Bachelor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  12. Teacher training

    German Studies(College of Education and Human Services)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale (ASA) 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

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  13. Associate

    Human Services A.S. (Associate)

    Westchester Community College 🇺🇸 Valhalla, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Human Services, Bachelor of Science (BS)

    University of Nevada - Las Vegas 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  16. Minor

    International Development Economics-ACES (Minor)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    International Economics and Trade (Bachelor)

    Beijing Technology and Business University 🇨🇳 Beijng, China

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  18. Minor

    International Trade & Development (Undergraduate Minor)

    Cornell University 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  19. Minor

    International Trade and Development (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Licenciatura en Economía

    National University of General San Martín 🇦🇷 San Martín, Argentina

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  21. Master

    Master of Development Economics

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  22. Master

    Master of Development Economics (Advanced)

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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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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