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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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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, MSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Financial Economics (MSc) (Postgraduate)

    University of Wales Cardiff 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Financial Economics BSc(Hons) single honours

    Kingston University 🇦🇪 Surrey, United Arab Emirates

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  6. Diploma

    Financial Services (Diploma)

    Chartered Institute of Technology (CITECH) 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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  7. Other programmes

    GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY, MPIA

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  8. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Political Economy (Postgraduate coursework)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  9. Certificate

    Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies (Certificate)

    BridgeValley Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Institute, United States

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  10. Associate

    Human Services Associate

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

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  11. Other programmes

    Human Services Technology

    Ohio University - Zanesville 🇺🇸 Zanesville, United States

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  12. Specialisation

    International economics (Speciality)

    Radboud University 🇳🇱 Nijmegen, Netherlands

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  13. Other programmes

    International trade

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  15. Other programmes

    International Trade

    Chonnam National University 🇰🇷 Gwangju, South Korea

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  16. Master

    LLM in Taxation

    Washington University in St. Louis, School of Law 🇺🇸 St. Louis, MO, United States

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  17. Certificate

    Macroeconomics (Certificate)

    Birkbeck College, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Other programmes

    Measurement for Building Services Works

    Hong Kong Institute of Continuing Education 🇭🇰 Kowloon, Hong Kong

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  19. Other programmes

    MONITORING QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES

    Maria Curie-Sklodowska University Lublin 🇵🇱 Lublin, Poland

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  20. Bachelor

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons) (Degree)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Argyll College 🇬🇧 Argyll, United Kingdom

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Population, Resources and Environmental Economics (PhD)

    Nanjing Forestry University 🇨🇳 Nanjing, China

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  22. Other programmes

    Psychology B.A.Sc., Social Sciences and Human Services, Baccalaureate

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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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.

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