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Study Economics in Sweden

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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  • 18 institutions
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  1. Master

    Economics - Master's Degree

    Lund University 🇸🇪 Lund, Sweden

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    The Global Political Economy, 15.0 hec

    Göteborg University 🇸🇪 Göteborg, Sweden

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  4. Master

    Economics, 120 hp (Masters)

    Uppsala University 🇸🇪 Uppsala, Sweden

  5. Other programmes

    Economics online, 180 hp (Elementary)

    Växjö University 🇸🇪 Växjö, Sweden

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    Economics

    Karlstad University 🇸🇪 Karlstad, Sweden

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  8. Other programmes

    Safe e-services I, 7.5 credits

    Luleå University of Technology 🇸🇪 Luleå, Sweden

Study Economics in Sweden – facts and figures

In Sweden, 18 universities and colleges offer 53 Economics programmes: 6 Bachelor, 22 Master and 3 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Stockholm, Göteborg, Lund and Karlstad. Institutions with the widest choice: Göteborg University, Lund University and Karlstad 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 53 Economics programmes at 18 institutions in Sweden. Popular cities include Stockholm, Göteborg and Lund.

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 Sweden?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Göteborg University, Lund University, Karlstad University, Stockholm University and School of Business, Economics and Law at University of Gothenburg.

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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