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Study Economics in Saudi Arabia

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

    Economics (Master)

    King Saud University 🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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    Economics

    Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz University 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

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  3. Master

    Psychology services for special needs (Master)

    King Saud University 🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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    Home Economics

    Al Baha University 🇸🇦 Patio, Saudi Arabia

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    Economic Theory

    Prince Sultan College for Tourism and Business 🇸🇦 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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    Home Economics

    Taif University 🇸🇦 Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

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    Principles of Economics

    Jubail Industrial College, Department of Management and Information Technology 🇸🇦 Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia

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    Engineering Economics

    Jubail Industrial College, Department of Management and Information Technology 🇸🇦 Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia

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    Services Marketing

    Jubail Industrial College, Department of Management and Information Technology 🇸🇦 Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia

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Study Economics in Saudi Arabia – facts and figures

In Saudi Arabia, 18 universities and colleges offer 29 Economics programmes: 6 Bachelor, 6 Master and 2 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Riyadh, Hofuf, Riyadh, Al Kharj, Al Dilam , Al Quwayiyah, Al Aflaj , Al Majmaah , Adduwadimi , Sajir , Shagra , Wadi Addawasir , Huraymila , Duruma , Almuzahimiyah , Afif , Azulfi , Hawtat Bani Tamim and Hawtat Sudair and Jubail Industrial City. Institutions with the widest choice: King Saud University, King Faisal University and Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University.

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 29 Economics programmes at 18 institutions in Saudi Arabia. Popular cities include Riyadh, Hofuf and Riyadh, Al Kharj, Al Dilam , Al Quwayiyah, Al Aflaj , Al Majmaah , Adduwadimi , Sajir , Shagra , Wadi Addawasir , Huraymila , Duruma , Almuzahimiyah , Afif , Azulfi , Hawtat Bani Tamim and Hawtat Sudair.

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 Saudi Arabia?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are King Saud University, King Faisal University, Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University, Jubail Industrial College, Department of Management and Information Technology and Al Baha 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.

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