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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 (Bachelor)

    Osun State University 🇳🇬 Oshogbo, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA, Nigeria

  2. Bachelor

    economics (Bachelor) (1st Cycle)

    University of Aveiro 🇵🇹 Aveiro, Portugal

  3. Other programmes

    International Trade

    An-Najah National University Nablus, Amman, Palestine

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  5. Master

    MS in economics

    Universidad Nacional de Piura 🇵🇪 Piura, Peru

  6. Associate

    Associated Medical Services, Inc.

    Bishop's University 🇨🇦 Quebec, Canada

  7. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts and Economics

    Australian Catholic University 🇦🇺 Ballarat Victoria, Australia

  8. Other programmes

    Economy

    Queen Arwa University (QAU) 🇾🇪 Sana'a, Yemen

  9. Bachelor

    BSc Economics (Bachelor)

    DEI Bachelor and Master Degrees 🇬🇷 Thessaloniki, Greece

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  11. Minor

    Community Service Learning (Minor)

    State University of New York at Stony Brook 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, New York, United States

  12. Diploma

    Economic (Diploma)

    Cairo University 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt

  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economic theory (PhD)

    East Siberian State University of Technology 🇷🇺 Ulan-Ude, Republic of Buryatia, Russia

  14. Master

    Economics of Enterprise (Masters)

    Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding 🇺🇦 Mykolajiv / м.Миколаїв, Ukraine

  15. Certificate

    National Trade certificate Grade 3 in Plumbing

    Sekolah Vokasional Nakhoda Ragam 🇧🇳 Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam

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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