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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. Bachelor

    Economics / BA

    New York University - Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

  2. Bachelor

    Economics, Bachelors

    Kazakh-American Free University 🇰🇿 Ust-Kamenogorsk / г. Усть-Каменогорск, Kazakhstan

  3. Other programmes

    Economics

    Northern Border University 🇸🇦 Arar, Saudi Arabia

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  5. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) in Home Economics and Technology

    Palawan State University (PSU) 🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa City, Cuyo, Narra, Araceli, Balabac, Bataraza, Brookes Point, Coron, Cuyo, Dumaran, El Nido, Quezon, Roxas, Sofronio Española, Taytay, Philippines

  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics and finance for construction and real estate (PhD)

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 🇭🇰 Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  7. Research

    Health Services Research

    Texas A and M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

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  9. Postgraduate

    Post Graduate Program European Tax Law

    University of Linz 🇦🇹 Linz, Austria

  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Economic policy (Doctoral Program)

    Catholic University of the Sacred Heart 🇮🇹 Roma, Milano, Piacenza e Cremona, Brescia, Campobasso, Italy

  11. Master

    Economics (M.S.)

    Auburn University 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

  12. Research

    Economics (PhD) (Research Degree)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

  13. Other programmes

    Islamic Economics

    An-Najah National University Nablus, Amman, Palestine

  14. Other programmes

    Safe E-services II, 7.5 credits

    Luleå University of Technology 🇸🇪 Luleå, Sweden

  15. Bachelor

    BCom Economics

    North-West University 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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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