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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. Master

    Economics, Master of

    Kenyatta University 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

  2. Other programmes

    EEP, Environmental Economics and Policy

    Michigan State University, Dubai (MSU Dubai) 🇦🇪 Dubai International Academic City, United Arab Emirates

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  4. Other programmes

    Applied Economics (Online Program)

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

  5. Bachelor

    BS in Economics

    Mariano Marcos State University 🇵🇭 Batac, Currimao, Dingras, Laoag City, Philippines

  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Universidade Federal do Ceará 🇧🇷 Fortaleza, Brazil

  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Three year Ph.D. degree)

    University of Rajshahi 🇧🇩 Rajshahi, Bangladesh

  8. Bachelor

    Financial Economics, BSc (Hons)

    Sunway University 🇲🇾 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    International Trade (PhD)

    Akdeniz University 🇹🇷 Antalya, Burdur, Turkey

  11. Master

    Master of Finance and Economics

    Aletheia University 🇹🇼 Taipei, Tainan, Taiwan

  12. Master

    Quantitative Economics (Masters)

    Aarhus University 🇩🇰 Aarhus, Denmark

  13. Master

    Economy, master

    Baku Business University 🇦🇿 Baku / г.Баку, Azerbaijan

  14. Master

    Conjuncturi si relatii economice agro-alimentare (Masters)

    University of Craiova 🇷🇴 Craiova, Drobeta Turnul Severin, Romania

  15. Other programmes

    International Economics

    Tauride National University Vernadsky 🇺🇦 Simferopol, Ukraine

  16. Bachelor

    B.Sc Economics

    Methodist University College Ghana - Wenchi Campus 🇬🇭 Wenchi Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana

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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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