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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. Scholarship

    Community Service Scholarship (University-wide scholarship)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Norwegian University of Life Sciences 🇳🇴 Ås, Norway

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  3. Master

    Master 2 recherche International Economic Governance

    University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  4. Master

    Environment, Master of Economics

    Kenyatta University 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

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  6. Certificate

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics: PPE (Certificate of Higher Education)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    B.A. (Economics)

    Kannur University 🇮🇳 Kannur Dist. Kerala. South India, India

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  8. Master

    Economics (Masters)

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

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  9. Fellowship

    Emergency Medicine Services Fellowship

    Oregon Health and Science University 🇺🇸 Portland, Oregon, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Farmer Support Services

    Lowveld College of Agriculture 🇿🇦 Nelspruit, Republic of South Africa, South Africa

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  11. Research

    Centre for Research into Socially Inclusive Services

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  12. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    American University in Bulgaria 🇧🇬 Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

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  13. Certificate

    Adult Development and Aging Services (15 credits) (Certificate)

    Penn State Shenango 🇺🇸 Sharon, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctoral Degree)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Macroeconomics (3.0) 3cr

    Arts, Sciences and Technology University in Lebanon 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon

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  17. Master

    Masters in Taxation

    San Jorge University 🇪🇸 Zaragoza, Huesca, Spain

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD Economics

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  19. Other programmes

    Principles of Mathematical Economics

    An-Najah National University Nablus, Amman, Palestine

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  20. Foundation programme

    Building Services Engineering, FdEng Foundation DegreePartTime - 3 years

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Specialisation

    Economic and legal aspects of enterprise activity (Speciality)

    Orenburg State University 🇷🇺 Orenburg, Russia, Russia

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  22. Major

    Economics (Major)

    International Banking Institute 🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg, Russia

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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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