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Study Economics in the United Arab Emirates

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. Major

    Economics (Major)

    New York University - Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

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  2. Diploma

    Professional Diploma in Customer Services

    University of Dubai 🇦🇪 Dubai - UAE, United Arab Emirates

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  3. Other programmes

    EEP, Environmental Economics and Policy

    Michigan State University, Dubai (MSU Dubai) 🇦🇪 Dubai International Academic City, United Arab Emirates

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  4. Bachelor

    BA Global Economy

    Synergy University Dubai 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics / BA

    New York University - Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

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  7. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) 🇦🇪 Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates

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  8. Master

    MBA 504 Fundamentals of Economics

    Al Ghurair University 🇦🇪 Dubai Academic City, United Arab Emirates

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  9. Postgraduate

    Creative Industries and the Creative Economy, Postgraduate course

    Kingston University 🇦🇪 Surrey, United Arab Emirates

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  10. Bachelor

    Applied Economics BA(Hons) single or joint honours

    Kingston University 🇦🇪 Surrey, United Arab Emirates

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  11. Other programmes

    Air Traffic Services Examiner (Professional Training)

    Emirates Aviation University 🇦🇪 Dubai - United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

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  12. Other programmes

    EC, Economics

    Michigan State University, Dubai (MSU Dubai) 🇦🇪 Dubai International Academic City, United Arab Emirates

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  13. Postgraduate

    Economics, Postgraduate course

    Kingston University 🇦🇪 Surrey, United Arab Emirates

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  15. Bachelor

    Financial Economics BSc(Hons) single honours

    Kingston University 🇦🇪 Surrey, United Arab Emirates

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  16. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Kingston University 🇦🇪 Surrey, United Arab Emirates

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics BSc(Hons) single honours

    Kingston University 🇦🇪 Surrey, United Arab Emirates

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics

    Kingston University 🇦🇪 Surrey, United Arab Emirates

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Study Economics in the United Arab Emirates – facts and figures

In the United Arab Emirates, 8 universities and colleges offer 16 Economics programmes: 5 Bachelor, 1 Master and 0 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Surrey, Dubai International Academic City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Al-Ain. Institutions with the widest choice: Kingston University, Michigan State University, Dubai (MSU Dubai) and New York University - Abu Dhabi.

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 16 Economics programmes at 8 institutions in the United Arab Emirates. Popular cities include Surrey, Dubai International Academic City and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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 the United Arab Emirates?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Kingston University, Michigan State University, Dubai (MSU Dubai), New York University - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and University of Dubai.

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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