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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

    Ecological Economics (Masters Course)

    Chuo University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Tokyo, Korakuen, Shinjuku, Japan

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics (ECNS) (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Economics (M.S.S., Ph. D.)

    National Sun Yat-Sen University 🇹🇼 Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics BA

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics with a concentration in Financial Economics, Bachelor Honours

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics- Bachelor of Arts

    Western Illinois University 🇺🇸 Macomb, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics: NC (Bachelor) (Complementary Subjects)

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  9. Undergraduate

    Economy (Undergraduate)

    National Research Technological University "MISA" 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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  10. Master

    Experimental Economics, MSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Financial Services - Financial Planning, BBA (Major)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    General Economics (Bachelor)

    Al I Cuza University 🇷🇴 Iasi, Romania

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  13. Other programmes

    GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and University of Economics, Prague (Study abroad)

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Hospitality Services (Hospitality Service)

    Arkansas State University - Newport, Marked Tree 🇺🇸 Marked Tree, Arkansas, United States

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  16. Major

    Human Development and Psychological Services (Major)

    Northwestern University 🇺🇸 Evanston, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Information Technology: Training and Development Services (Short Course)

    The University of Sydney, Faculty Of Nursing And Midwifery 🇦🇺 Lindfield, Australia

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  18. Bachelor

    International Economics (Bachelor)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    International Trade

    Andong National University 🇰🇷 Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

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  20. Master

    MA International Economic Policy & Analysis (Full-time course)

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Managerial economics

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  22. Master

    Marketing and Financial Services MSc

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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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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