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Study Economics in Hong Kong

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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    Service Learning (Undergraduate)

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

  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics and finance for construction and real estate (PhD)

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

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Study Economics in Hong Kong – facts and figures

In Hong Kong, 16 universities and colleges offer 64 Economics programmes: 19 Bachelor, 12 Master and 4 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong and Hong Kong, Nansha, Shenzen. Institutions with the widest choice: The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).

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 64 Economics programmes at 16 institutions in Hong Kong. Popular cities include Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR and Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

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 Hong Kong?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Open University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Institute of Continuing Education.

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.

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