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Study Economics in Brazil

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.

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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Economy (Doctorate)

    Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre, Brazil

  2. Other programmes

    Economics (RJ/MG/DF)

    Ibmec Business School Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Brazil

  3. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate)

    Cândido Mendes University 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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  5. Other programmes

    Bus Trade

    Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas 🇧🇷 Campinas, Brazil

  6. Teacher training

    Program for Teacher In-Service

    University of the Campaign 🇧🇷 Bage, Brazil

  7. Master

    Economy (Master)

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

  8. Postgraduate

    Tax Law (Postgraduate)

    Paulista University 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

  9. Undergraduate

    Economy (Undergraduate)

    Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre, Brazil

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  11. Graduate

    International Trade (Graduate)

    Anhembi Morumbi University 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

  12. Other programmes

    Social Services

    Universidade de Marília 🇧🇷 Marilia, Brazil

  13. Graduate

    Social Services (Graduate)

    Cândido Mendes University 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  14. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

  15. Other programmes

    Social Services

    Paulista University 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

  16. Other programmes

    Tax Procedural Law

    Cândido Mendes University 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  17. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Universidade de Sao Paulo 🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil

Study Economics in Brazil – facts and figures

In Brazil, 16 universities and colleges offer 49 Economics programmes: 4 Bachelor, 13 Master and 6 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Porto Alegre and Fortaleza. Institutions with the widest choice: University of São Paulo, Paulista University and Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul.

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 49 Economics programmes at 16 institutions in Brazil. Popular cities include Sao Paulo, São Paulo and Porto Alegre.

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 in Brazil?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of São Paulo, Paulista University, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Universidade Federal do Ceará and Universidade de Brasília.

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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