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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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  1. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor of Arts (General Degree) (3 years duration))

    University of Colombo 🇱🇰 Colombo, Sri Lanka

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  2. Research

    MCom (Economics - Research)

    Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, South Africa

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  3. Other programmes

    Negotiation and Domestic Regulations in Services Trad (Corporate Intrapreneurship)

    Eastern and Southern African Management Institute 🇹🇿 Arusha, Tanzania

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  4. Associate

    AA - Human Services/Social Services

    Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Edinboro, United States

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  6. Master

    Master of Science Program in Service Innovation (MSI)

    Thammasat University 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

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  7. Other programmes

    International Trade and Economic Cooperation (IT & EC)

    Kyung Hee University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Social Services (Doctorate)

    ISCTE, Higher Institute of Labour and Enterprise 🇵🇹 Lisboa, Portugal

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    ECONOMICS (PhD)

    University of Ioannina 🇬🇷 Ioannina, Greece

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  10. Master

    International Development, School of International Service, SIS, MA

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Bachelor in Economics

    University of St. Gallen 🇨🇭 St.Gallen, Switzerland

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  12. Other programmes

    Macro Economics, 3 credits, 48 hours

    Chamroeun University of Poly-Technology 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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  13. Certificate

    Cert Ed/PGCE/ProfGCE Lifelong Learning Sector (Pre-Service)

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Economics of Population, Resources and Environment (Masters)

    Anhui Normal University 🇨🇳 Wuhu City, China

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  16. Other programmes

    Economía de los Recursos Naturales

    Universidad Nacional Agraria 🇳🇮 Managua, Nicaragua

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  17. Master

    Master of Laws - Exchange Programme (by coursework minor dissertation) in Tax Law

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  18. Master

    Economics, M.Sc., WiSo, WS

    University of Cologne 🇩🇪 Cologne, Germany

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  19. Major

    Major in hotel service

    Peoples` Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) 🇷🇺 Moscow / Москва, Russia

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  20. Minor

    Economics Minor

    The American University in Cairo 🇪🇬 New Cairo, Egypt

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  21. Other programmes

    BSS (Hons) in Economics

    People's University of Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

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  22. Bachelor

    Fundamentals of Industrial Economics (Bachelor)

    Institut Supérieur de Commerce International de Dunkerque (ISCID) 🇫🇷 Dunkerque Cedex 02, France

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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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