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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.

  • 11,696 programmes
  • 2,957 institutions
  • 163 countries
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    Trade

    Hanoi University of Business and Technology (HUBT) 🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam

  2. Bachelor

    BA Economics and Italian B

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    BA Economics and Philosophy

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

  5. Bachelor

    BSc Economics and Mathematics (LG11)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

  6. Other programmes

    Capacity Building in Service Learning (short course)

    University of the Free State 🇿🇦 Bloemfontein, South Africa

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    Construction, Trades and Engineering

    Open Polytechnic 🇳🇿 Lower Hutt, New Zealand

  8. Certificate

    Disability Services (Certificate)

    Fairleigh Dickinson University 🇺🇸 Madison, NJ, United States

  9. Other programmes

    E-Connect - Child Care Services

    Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College 🇺🇸 Shell Lake, Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, United States

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    Economic Development

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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    ECONOMICS

    University of Barcelona 🇪🇸 Barcelona, LHospitalet de Llobregat, Spain

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    Economics

    McHenry County College 🇺🇸 Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States

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    Economics

    Department of History, Columbia University New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  15. Postgraduate

    Economics (Postgraduate)

    University of Wales Cardiff 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

  16. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    Cosmopolitan University 🇺🇸 FL, United States

  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics - Public Choice Ph.D. (UC Irvine)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Economics Information System

    Hue University 🇻🇳 Hue, Vietnam

Study Economics – facts and figures

Economics is taught at 2,957 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 11,696 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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