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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. Certificate

    Certificate in Tax Law

    St. Thomas University 🇺🇸 Miami Gardens, Florida, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Correctional Services Concentration

    Nova Scotia Community College 🇨🇦 Halifax, Canada

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  3. Specialisation

    Direct taxation (Speciality)

    Open University of Catalonia 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain

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  4. Master

    Dual MS in Economics and Finance

    University of Wyoming, College of Business 🇺🇸 Laramie, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor of Arts)

    Renison College | University of Waterloo 🇨🇦 Waterloo, Canada

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Webster University 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economics (ECON and BLAW) (Minor)

    University of Wisconsin - River Falls 🇺🇸 River Falls, United States

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  9. Master

    Economics (Master MA)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  10. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Carroll College 🇺🇸 Helena, United States

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  11. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Wisconsin - La Crosse | College of Business Administration 🇺🇸 La Crosse, United States

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  12. Specialisation

    Economics (Undergraduate Speciality)

    Anhui Agricultural University 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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  13. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  15. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of the Western Cape 🇿🇦 Bellville, South Africa

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  16. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Minors)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics - Three-year Option, BBA (Bachelor's

    Kent State University, College of Business 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  18. Master

    Economics and Market Policy [LM] (Masters)

    University of Bologna 🇮🇹 Bologna, Italy

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  19. Minor

    Environmental Economics and Law-ACES (Minor)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  20. Master

    Executive Taxation, Master of Taxation

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Extended Opportunities Program & Services (EOP&S) (Reedley College)

    State Center Community College District 🇺🇸 Fresno, United States

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  22. Certificate

    Food Service (Certificate)

    North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) 🇺🇸 Mason City, United States

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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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