Study Economics: 11,696 Bachelor, Master & PhD Programmes (2026)

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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

11,696 programmes

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Bachelor
European Economics (Spanish) - BSc (Hons) (Part time)

University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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Master
Financial Economics MSc (Full-time course for 2014 entry)

University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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Health Services Policy

Manukau Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Manukau City, New Zealand

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Associate
Human Service Associate

Gateway Technical College 🇺🇸 Kenosha, United States

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Macroeconomics

Ternopil National Technical University 🇺🇦 Ternopil, Ukraine

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Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair (Skilled Trades)

Sault College 🇨🇦 Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada, Canada

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Paramedic Program (Health and Emergency Services)

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

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Paramedic to RN (Emergency Medical Services)

Northland Pioneer College 🇺🇸 Holbrook, Arizona, United States

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Professional Food and Beverage Service - CCL

Phoenix College Downtown 🇺🇸 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Service Learning

Mount Mary College 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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Service Learning ( Lower School)

Collegiate School 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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Graduate
Service Processes and Simulation Technologies of Refractory Materials (Graduate)

Wuhan University of Science and Engineering 🇨🇳 Wuhan, Hubei, China

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Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ2 (Vocational)

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

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Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ3 (NQ/SVQ)

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

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Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ3 (Vocational)

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

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Social Services and Health Care SVQ2 (Vocational)

University of the Highlands and Islands, West Highland College 🇬🇧 Fort William, United Kingdom

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Social Services and Healthcare SVQ2 (Vocational)

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

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Truck and Coach Technician (Skilled Trades)

Sault College 🇨🇦 Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada, Canada

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Welding Technology (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences 🇺🇸 United States

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics

University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, 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.

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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