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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics PhD/MRes

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Economics, MA

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    English for Financial Services (Hochschulzertifikat)

    Allensbach University 🇩🇪 Konstanz, Germany

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  4. Other programmes

    Environment, Technology and Economy

    College Park Scholars - University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Human Services (Online Program)

    Ottawa University 🇺🇸 Ottawa, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    International Economics and Trade

    University of Science and Technology Liaoning 🇨🇳 Anshan, Liaoning Province, China

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  8. Minor

    Managerial Economics (Minor)

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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  9. Master

    Master of Commerce in Taxation

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  10. Master

    Microeconomics-4 (Masters)

    National Research University Higher School of Economics 🇷🇺 Москва, Russia

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  11. Minor

    Minor in Economics (Undergraduate Minors)

    Chapman University 🇺🇸 Orange, California, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Political economy

    University of Tampere 🇫🇮 Tampere, Finland

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  13. Major

    Political Economy (Major)

    University of Hartford 🇺🇸 West Hartford, United States

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  15. Graduate

    Political Economy and Government (Graduate Degree Programs)

    Harvard College 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  16. Diploma

    Postgraduate Diploma in Economics

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  17. Foundation programme

    Providers of Offender Services - FdA (Foundation Degree) part-time (Undergraduate)

    University of Bolton 🇬🇧 Bolton, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Recht der Wirtschaft (Bachelor)

    University of Potsdam 🇩🇪 Potsdam, Germany

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  19. Master

    Resource Economics (Masters)

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  20. Other programmes

    SCH: Community And Health Services

    Senior College Ballyfermot 🇮🇪 Ballyfermot, Ireland

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  21. Master

    Service, Full-time (Masters)

    Russian State University of Tourism and Services 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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  22. Specialisation

    Special Trade Course, with specialization in:Audio Equipment Servicing

    University of Southern Mindanao 🇵🇭 Kabacan, Philippines

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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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