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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. Master

    Master of Science in Building Services Engineering

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 🇭🇰 Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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  2. Bachelor

    Mathematical Economics (Bachelor)

    Trent University 🇨🇦 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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  3. Bachelor

    Mathematical Economics, Applied BS

    State University of New York at Oswego 🇺🇸 Oswego, United States

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  4. Major

    Mathematics and Economics, Major

    Wheaton College Massachusetts 🇺🇸 Norton, Massachusetts, United States

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  6. Master

    PG Dip/MSc International Political Economy (Taught course)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Planning and Scheduling in Manufacturing and Services (Master)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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  8. Bachelor

    Politics and Economics with Professional Development BSc (Undergraduate) (Bachelor)

    Brunel University 🇬🇧 Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  9. Undergraduate

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) (Undergraduate)

    St Hildas College, University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  10. Other programmes

    Principles of Economics

    Hong Kong Shue Yan University 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Public Economics (including Taxation) (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  12. Other programmes

    Public Sector Economics Programme (professional programmes)

    Singapore Management University 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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  13. Undergraduate

    Service, Full-time (Undergraduate)

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

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  15. Specialisation

    Specialization Modules in Tax Law

    ESADE Barcelona 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain

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  16. Master

    Systemisches Management und Nachhaltigkeit - Master of Science

    AKAD Business 🇩🇪 D-70469 Stuttgart, Germany

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  17. Master

    Taxation (code 01933), M.B.A.

    City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

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  18. Postgraduate

    The Public and the Health Services (Postgraduate)

    Open University of Catalonia 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain

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  19. Master

    The Rearing of Special-type Economic Animals (including Silkworm, Honeybees, etc.) (Masters)

    Anhui Agricultural University 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Economics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  21. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (B.Eng.), Bachelor of Engineering

    University of Applied Sciences Trier 🇩🇪 Trier, Germany

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  22. Master

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen für Verfahrens- und Energietechnik, Winter-/Sommersemester, kein N.C., (Masters)

    Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg 🇩🇪 Magdeburg, Germany

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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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