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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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  • 163 countries
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    International Training & Development Services

    University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus 🇨🇦 Kemptville, Ontario, Canada

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  2. Bachelor

    International, Economics (Bachelor)

    Youngstown State University 🇺🇸 Youngstown, United States

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  3. Master

    Internet Trade (Masters)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  4. Postgraduate

    Law: Financial Services Regulation (Taught Postgraduate Course)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Legal Reasoning of Economy Activity, 521515 (Master)

    Moscow Power Engineering Institute ( Technical University) 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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  7. Master

    MA Political Economy, 1 Year, Full-time, Government

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    MSc Economics with reference to Africa

    School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    National Economics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  10. Undergraduate

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Undergraduate)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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    Public Services

    Worcester College of Technology 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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    Resource and Environmental Economics

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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  13. Bachelor

    San Jose, BS, 120, Economics (Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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    School Social Work (School Services Credentials)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  16. Master

    Taxation, M.S.

    California State University, Northridge 🇺🇸 Northridge, California, United States

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  17. Master

    Technical Economy (second-level Masters)

    Central South University of Forestry And Technology 🇨🇳 Changsha, Hunan Province, No. 498, China

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  18. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsmathematik (Bachelor)

    HTW Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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    World Economy and International Trade (144 hours) (Training course)

    Modern Humanitarian Academy 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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    Access to Service Industries Access (Vocational)

    North Highland College, University of the Highlands and Islands 🇬🇧 Thurso, Caithness, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Bankwirtschaft (Bachelor)

    College of the Sparkassen-financial Group 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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    Building Trades - Carpentry

    Waukesha County Technical College 🇺🇸 Pewaukee, 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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