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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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    Economics and Industrial Engineering

    Saint-Petersburg State Institute of Technology (Technical University) 🇷🇺 Saint-Petersburg, Russia

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  2. Master

    Economics, M.A. (ECONMA)

    University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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  3. Master

    Educational Planning, Economics and International Development, Institute of Education, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Financial dealings and the market economy (Masters Course)

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

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    Financial Services Concentration

    Nova Scotia Community College 🇨🇦 Halifax, Canada

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  7. Bachelor

    French and Economics BA

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  8. Research

    Health Services & Public Health Research (Taught Programme)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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    Health Services (MPH - Executive Degree Program)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  10. Master

    Health Services (MS)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  11. Research

    Health Services Research

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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    Human Services Leadership

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  13. Certificate

    Human Services – Case Aide Certificate of Recognition

    Olympic College 🇺🇸 Bremerton, WA, United States

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  15. Master

    International Development (International Political Economy and Development) MSc/GDip (Taught)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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    Introduction to Career Development in China (economy)

    Asia University 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  17. Major

    Introductory Microeconomics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  18. Major

    Introductory to Mathematics for Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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    Law and Economics

    Radboud University 🇳🇱 Nijmegen, Netherlands

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  20. Major

    Life Economy (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  21. Master

    Master in Advanced Economics

    University of Roma 'La Sapienza' 🇮🇹 Roma, Italy

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  22. Major

    Mathematics for Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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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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