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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. Bachelor

    Economics with Japanese BSc (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  2. Graduate

    Economics, Department of (Graduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Doctor of Philosophy

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  4. Master

    Economics, M.A.

    California State University, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States

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  6. Major

    Economics-International Economics (Major)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  7. Master

    Evolutionary Economics (Masters Course)

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

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  8. Other programmes

    Experimental and Behavioural Economics

    Pembroke College, Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Family Studies and Human Services ( Master of science)

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Financial Services – Certificate & Diploma (Professional course)

    The Institute of Commercial Management - ICM UK 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  11. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Health Economics

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  12. Major

    Health Services (Undergraduate Major at Xavier University USA)

    Xavier University 🇵🇭 Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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  13. Other programmes

    Housing and Food Service

    Iowa Lakes Community College 🇺🇸 Estherville, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Human Services A.A.S. - Generalist

    Brookdale Community College 🇺🇸 Lincroft, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Human Services/Justice, Bachelor Degree (Double)

    Queensland University of Technology 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  17. Certificate

    Human Services: Advocacy (Certificate)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Information Systems of Hygienic Services (Advanced)

    Sadat Academy for Management Sciences 🇪🇬 Kairo, Egypt

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  19. Master

    International economics (Masters)

    St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  20. Other programmes

    International Trade (S1/2011)

    Northern Sydney Institute 🇦🇺 St Leonards, Australia

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  21. Other programmes

    Labor Economics

    Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology 🇵🇰 Peshawar, Pakistan

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Law and Economics (Doctoral Program)

    Vanderbilt University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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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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