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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.

  • 11,696 programmes
  • 2,957 institutions
  • 163 countries
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  1. Master

    Masters of arts in economics

    University of Nairobi 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo, Kisumu, Kenya

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  2. Undergraduate

    Taxation (Undergraduate)

    Universidad Internacional SEK, Quito 🇪🇨 Quito, Ecuador

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  3. Diploma

    Economics (Diploma)

    Sabanci University 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey

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  4. Master

    Master of Economics

    Universiti Utara Malaysia 🇲🇾 Malaysia

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics with Major in International Economics

    Megatrend University, Vienna branch 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria

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  7. Diploma

    Energy Economics and Planning (Diploma)

    Asian Institute of Technology 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

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  8. Major

    Major in Economics

    University of St. Gallen 🇨🇭 St.Gallen, Switzerland

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  9. Certificate

    Advanced Professional Certificate in Taxation

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  10. Master

    Master in Economics

    7th October Misurata University 🇱🇾 Misurata, Libya

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  11. Other programmes

    History of Cambodian Economics, 1.5 credits, 24 hours

    Chamroeun University of Poly-Technology 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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  12. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Transport Economics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  13. Other programmes

    Community Service

    United States International University 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  15. Bachelor

    DDP in Economics and BBA (Double Degree Programmes (DDP))

    National University of Singapore (NUS) 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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  16. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate)

    FON University 🇲🇰 Skopje, Macedonia

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    International Economy & Tourism (Doctorate)

    Universidad de Valencia 🇪🇸 Valencia, Spain

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  18. Master

    Master Study Programme Economy and finance

    University of Primorska, Koper 🇸🇮 Koper, Slovenia

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  19. Master

    Economics, Msc

    University of Nigeria, Nsukka 🇳🇬 Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria

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  20. Bachelor

    Recht und Wirtschaft (Bachelor)

    University of Salzburg 🇦🇹 Salzburg, Austria

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  21. Diploma

    Diploma in Economics

    Kismayo University 🇸🇴 Kismayo, Somalia

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachillerato en Economía

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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Study Economics – facts and figures

Economics is taught at 2,957 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 11,696 Economics programmes at 2,957 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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