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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. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Economics (MEC)

    University of Trento 🇮🇹 Trento, Italy

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  3. Minor

    Economics Minor

    Fairleigh Dickinson University 🇺🇸 Madison, NJ, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics of Trade, Tourism and Services (Bachelor) (Full-time)

    Transilvania University of Brasov 🇷🇴 Brasov, Romania

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics PhD

    University of Kentucky, Business School 🇺🇸 Lexington, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Economics with Geography (Undergraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics with Social Policy [BSc Hons]

    University of Ulster 🇮🇪 Coleraine, Ireland

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics, BSc(Hons)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  10. Major

    Economics–Statistics (Major)

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  11. Associate

    Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE Diploma Level 1 (Military Academy)

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  12. Postgraduate

    Europäisches und Internationales Wirtschafts-, Wettbewerbs- und Regulierungsrecht (Postgraduate)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  13. Other programmes

    Financial Services (Hochschulzertifikat)

    Allensbach University 🇩🇪 Konstanz, Germany

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  15. Certificate

    Fire Service Certification

    Madison Area Technical College 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  16. Master

    Holzwirtschaft, Master of Science (Konsekutiv)

    Hamburg University 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany

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  17. Associate

    Human Services - Academic (Associate)

    Northcentral Technical College 🇺🇸 Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, Wittenberg, Wausau, United States

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  18. Graduate

    International Economics Section (Graduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    International Macroeconomics

    Pembroke College, Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Internationale Wirtschaft

    University of Bamberg 🇩🇪 Bamberg, Germany

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  21. Major

    Mathematical Economics requirements (Major)

    Hampden-Sydney College 🇺🇸 Hampden-Sydney, United States

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  22. Master

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

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, 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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