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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. Undergraduate

    Mathematics and Economics, Birkbeck, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Undergraduate

    Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Economics, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Major

    Modern Language & International Economics (Major)

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  4. Major

    Polulation,Resource & Environment Economics (Major)

    Lingnan College, Sun Yat Sen University 🇨🇳 Guangzhou, China

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  6. Certificate

    School of Economics (Certificate)

    University of the South Pacific Centre (USP) 🇹🇴 Suva, Tonga

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  7. Other programmes

    Baccalaureus Technologiae: Taxation

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  8. Master

    Community Development and Applied Economics (M.S.)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Disability Supports & Services Concentration

    Nova Scotia Community College 🇨🇦 Halifax, Canada

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  10. Certificate

    Ecological Economics (Certificate of Graduate Study)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  11. Undergraduate

    Economics, University of London International Programmes, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Emergency Medical Services (B.EMS.) (Bachelor)

    Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel 🇮🇱 Beer-Sheeva, Israel

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  13. Other programmes

    Human Services

    Nova Scotia Community College 🇨🇦 Halifax, Canada

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  15. Undergraduate

    Human Services (Undergraduate)

    University of Massachusetts at Boston 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  16. Undergraduate

    Mathematics with Economics, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Undergraduate

    Microeconomics (Undergraduate)

    National Research University Higher School of Economics 🇷🇺 Москва, Russia

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  18. Other programmes

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours degree)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Service Courses

    Uganda Christian University 🇺🇬 Mukono, Uganda

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics, Forestry (Ph.D.)

    Auburn University 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    BA Politics and Economics

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Transport Economics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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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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