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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
  • 163 countries
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    Economics

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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    Economics

    European College of Liberal Arts 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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    Economics (Part-time Study)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  5. Bachelor

    Economics, BBA, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

  6. Master

    Economics, Queen Mary, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

  7. Undergraduate

    ES --- Emergency Services (pdf) (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

  8. Bachelor

    Financial Economics with Econometrics - BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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    Foreign Trade

    Paulista University 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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    Health and Human Services

    Contra Costa College 🇺🇸 San Pablo, California, United States

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    HND in Public Services

    Worcester College of Technology 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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    Human Services (A.A.S.)

    Blue Ridge Community College 🇺🇸 Weyers Cave, United States

  14. Master

    Internet EconomicsI (Masters Course)

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

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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