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Study Economics in Italy

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. Master

    Master in Economics of Tourism

    BOCCONI University 🇮🇹 Milano, Italy

  2. Master

    Social Economy [LM] (Masters)

    University of Bologna 🇮🇹 Bologna, Italy

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Law and Economics (Doctorate)

    University of Bologna 🇮🇹 Bologna, Italy

  5. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of Parma 🇮🇹 Parma, Italy

  6. Other programmes

    Economics, Institutions and Society (DEIS)

    University of Sassari 🇮🇹 Sassari, Italy

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Political Economy (PhD)

    University of Roma 'La Sapienza' 🇮🇹 Roma, Italy

  9. Other programmes

    Economy, Three-year

    University of Ferrara 🇮🇹 Ferrara, Italy

Study Economics in Italy – facts and figures

In Italy, 33 universities and colleges offer 142 Economics programmes: 29 Bachelor, 40 Master and 23 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Roma, Bologna, Roma, Milano, Piacenza e Cremona, Brescia, Campobasso and Rom. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Bologna, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and Third University of Rome.

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 142 Economics programmes at 33 institutions in Italy. Popular cities include Roma, Bologna and Roma, Milano, Piacenza e Cremona, Brescia, Campobasso.

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 Italy?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Bologna, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Third University of Rome, University of Perugia and University of Pisa.

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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