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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

    Economics (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  2. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    North Central College 🇺🇸 Naperville, United States

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  3. Diploma

    Economics (PGDip)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  4. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Massachusetts at Boston 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    The University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, IL, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Economics 3564: International Monetary Economics (3 s.h.) Fall (Study abroad)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  8. Specialisation

    Economics of Enterprise (Speciality)

    Sumy State University 🇺🇦 Sumy, Ukraine

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics, Bachelor

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  10. Minor

    Economics, Economics (Minor)

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  11. Master

    Economics, M.A.

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  13. Minor

    Environmental and Resource Economics (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  15. Minor

    Environmental Economics and Policy (EEP) (Minor)

    College of Natural Resources, University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    FIF, Philosophical Faculty, Polish and Economics, Law and Tourism, Philology, 1 (Bachelor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  17. Master

    Financial Economics (Master's degree (2 years))

    Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) 🇳🇴 Trondheim, Norway

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  18. Other programmes

    Health and Community Services

    Swinburne University of Technology 🇦🇺 Hawthorn, Australia

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  19. Other programmes

    Human Services

    West Virginia Northern Community College 🇺🇸 Wheeling, Weirton, New Martinsville, United States

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  20. Master

    Master of Human Services Practice

    Charles Sturt University 🇦🇺 ALBURY, Australia

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  21. Master

    Master of Taxation

    Sorrell College of Business at Troy University 🇺🇸 Troy, United States

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  22. Undergraduate

    Microeconomics (II) (Undergraduate)

    Soochow University 🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan

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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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