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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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  • 2,957 institutions
  • 164 countries
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  1. Master

    Economics (M.A.)

    Washington Howard University 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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  2. Master

    Economics (MA) (Graduate Program)

    The University of Arizona 🇺🇸 Tucson, United States

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  3. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Idaho 🇺🇸 Moscow, United States

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  4. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Stony Brook University 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Universidade de Sao Paulo 🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil

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  7. Master

    Economics and International and Financial Economics (MSc) (Taught Course)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  8. Other programmes

    Economics and Statistics

    University of Toronto 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  9. Master

    Economics MSc

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics/Information Systems (BA/BSc)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Economía + Derecho

    University of Navarra 🇪🇸 Pamplona, Barcelona, Madrid, San Sebastián, Spain

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  12. Other programmes

    Financial Economics

    University of Alicante 🇪🇸 Alicante, Spain

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  13. Certificate

    Financial Services/Investment Analysis Certificate

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Foreign Trade

    Krakow Academy of them. Andrew's University College 🇵🇱 Kraków, Poland

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  16. Major

    Geography and Environmental Planning - Combined Majors: Geography and Economics

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  17. Certificate

    Grundlagen des Wirtschaftens

    AKAD Business 🇩🇪 Stuttgart, , D - 70469, Germany

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  18. Bachelor

    Human Services Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

    Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 🇺🇸 Fort Wayne, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Human Services(Honours), Bachelor Honours

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  20. Postgraduate

    Level 7 (30 credits) Leading Change for Patient and Service Improvement - Single module (Postgraduate Taught)

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Managerial Economics

    International Management Institute 🇮🇳 New Delhi, India

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  22. Bachelor

    Mathematics/Economics (B.S.) (UCLA)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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Study Economics – facts and figures

Economics is taught at 2,957 universities and colleges in 164 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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