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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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    Ecological Economics

    American University of Armenia 🇦🇲 Yerevan, Armenia

  2. Bachelor

    Economy (Bachelor)

    University of Perpignan 🇫🇷 Perpignan, France

  3. Associate

    Human Services Associate

    Waukesha County Technical College 🇺🇸 Pewaukee, United States

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  5. Master

    Building Services (Masters)

    Eindhoven University of Technology 🇳🇱 Eindhoven, Netherlands

  6. Bachelor

    International trade and economy D 310301 4 year (Bachelor)

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    Air Service

    Shanghai University of Engineering Science 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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    Economía

    Universidad Católica del Uruguay 🇺🇾 Montevideo, Uruguay

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    Economics and Marketing

    Folkuniversitetet 🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden

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    MSS in Economics

    People's University of Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

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    Art & Economy

    University of Applied Arts Vienna 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria

  13. Diploma

    Economics (Diploma)

    University of the South Pacific (USP) in Bairiki 🇸🇧 Bairiki, Solomon Islands

  14. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, M.A., Ph.D.

    University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸 Notre Dame, United States

  15. Scholarship

    Community Service Scholarship

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    20126, Bilancio E Comunicazione Economica

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

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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.

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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