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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. Certificate

    Fire Service Officer/Manager (Certificate)

    Yavapai College 🇺🇸 Prescott, Arizona, United States

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  2. Master

    International Tax Law (Advanced) (Master)

    Leiden University (LEI) 🇳🇱 Leiden, The Hague, Netherlands

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  3. Postgraduate

    Local Economic Development (Postgraduate)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    M. Sc. (Economics)

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

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  6. Master

    Macro economics (Masters Course)

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

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  7. Master

    Master of Arts in Economics

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  8. Undergraduate

    Materials Engineering & Economics (Undergraduate double degree programme)

    Nanyang Technological University 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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  9. Other programmes

    Microeconomics

    Ternopil National Technical University 🇺🇦 Ternopil, Ukraine

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  10. Other programmes

    Nail Services Apprenticeship

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Taxation, MS (Graduate Program) (Graduate Program)

    Pace University, Westchester Campus 🇺🇸 Pleasantville, New York, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    The NHS: structure, decision making and your service (Short course)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Wirtschaftsmathematik, B. Sc.

    University of Jena 🇩🇪 Jena, Germany

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  15. Other programmes

    经济学</p>

    China Academy of Medical Sciences & Beijing Union Medical College 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  16. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Scinece in Economics

    University of the Philippines Diliman 🇵🇭 Quezon City, Philippines

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  17. Master

    Economics (Environmental Economics) MSc (Part-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  18. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    College of William and Mary 🇺🇸 Williamsburg, United States

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  19. Master

    Economics / Applied Economics (Master's)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics with Russian BA (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics, BA, BS

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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  22. Master

    Economics, M.A.

    University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, 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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