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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. Research

    Economics and Finance (PhD Research)

    Brunel University 🇬🇧 Middlesex, United Kingdom

  2. Bachelor

    Economics, BSc

    University of Nyala 🇸🇩 Nyala, South Dafur, Sudan

  3. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Finance and Economics

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  5. Master

    Building Services, MSc

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

  6. Other programmes

    Economic

    University of Security Management in Kočiče 🇸🇰 Košice, Slovakia

  7. Other programmes

    machinery service technology

    Samara State Agricultural Academy 🇷🇺 Самарской обл., Russia

  8. Other programmes

    Degree in Economics

    Latin American and Caribbean University (ULAC) 🇻🇪 Urb. San Román, municipio Baruta, Venezuela

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  10. Other programmes

    International Trade

    Jeju National University 🇰🇷 Jeju, South Korea

  11. Master

    MA APPLIED ECONOMICS

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

  12. Master

    Managerial Economics (Masters)

    American College 🇳🇮 Managua, Nicaragua

  13. Bachelor

    Degree in Economics (Bachelor)

    Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economicas 🇲🇽 Lomas de Santa Fe, Mexico, DF, Mexico

  14. Research

    M Com in Economics (Full Research)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

  15. Bachelor

    Economy (Bachelor)

    Pedro Ruíz Gallo National University 🇵🇪 Lambayeque, Peru

  16. PhD / Doctorate

    International Trade (Doctorate)

    Chonbuk National University 🇰🇷 Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

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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