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Economics degrees abroad
Economics is the study of how we use our resources. It looks at why economic decisions are made, and how they impact society. The study of money and how it works is a valuable skill, and choosing to study economics abroad will arm you valuable skills that employers want.
Studying economics overseas also means you’ll experience a new culture and way of life, and also gain an insight into how economics works in a different country.


Economics program structure
Exactly what you can expect to study on an economics program will depend on the university and country you’re studying in. It will also be different depending on the level you’re studying at, so it’s important to look closely at the curriculum and content of the course before you apply.
Most programs will include several elective or optional modules you can choose from. This means you can tailor your program to focus on the areas you’re most interested in. For example, you could choose to study modules that focus on the impact of economics on society, or you could choose to focus on areas of mathematics and statistics.
Most economics degrees are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials, and you’ll be assessed through essays, coursework and written exams. In the final year of most undergraduate degrees you will complete a dissertation that will make up a large part of your final assessment.
At undergraduate level, here some of the modules you can expect to study during an economics:
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Applied economics and statistics
- Global economics
- Mathematics for economics
- Econometrics
- Economic policy
Types of economics degrees
There are a number of degrees you can study that are connected to economics, either concentrating on a specific area, or as a related branch of the subject. Some of the different types of economics degrees include:
- Finance
- Applied economics
- Business economics
- Social economic policy
- Commerce
- Agricultural economics
It’s also possible to study economics as a joint degree, for example you can study economics with politics, history or psychology. Choosing to study an economics subdiscipline or joint degree is a good way of focussing your degree in the area you’re most interested in.
Why study economics abroad
Economics impacts every aspect of our lives, from our own individual financial decisions, to the policies of governments and business. Studying economics abroad is a great way of broadening your experience by seeing first hand how another country and society deals with financial issues.
With the increase of international trade and globalization, studying abroad can give you valuable insight that will enhance your understanding of the subject. Not only that, but studying economics abroad is a great way to experience a new culture, improve your language skills and make lifelong friendships.


Where to study economics abroad
Once you’ve decided to study economics abroad, you’ll have a huge number of universities and programs from all over the world to choose from. To help you narrow down your search, think about:
- What program you want to study. Look at the content of the program, and think about the length of the course and if you want a program that includes work placements or internships.
- Where you want to work after graduation. Look at locations that offer opportunities that match your career aspirations, but remember you’ll need a work visa to work in the country once your studies have finished.
- What university experience you want. Your time outside the classroom is really important, so take things like the student life of the university into account. Also think about things like the climate, culture and politics of the country you want to live in.
Deciding where to study is a big life changing decision, so take your time to make sure you make the right choice. Find out more about choosing where to study abroad here.
Best countries to study economics
When it comes to countries with the most highly ranked and respected economics programs, the USA leads the way. The UK also boasts some of the top economics schools and universities, with Australia and Singapore also well represented.
Ultimately, the best country to study economics needs to be a place you want to live in, as well as offering an economics program that meets your needs.
Best universities to study economics
Economics programs are offered in many universities across the globe, and there are also plenty of specialist schools of economics you can apply to. When trying to work out the best university to study economics, think about:
- The content of the program curriculum and the course structure
- If there are any internship or year abroad options
- How well is their economics program ranked or regarded
- What social activities and sports the university offers
- The location of the university - is it in a vibrant city or a leafy campus?
Consider these factors and do your research before you apply. Always try and apply to more than one university to improve your chances, but only apply to places you’d be happy living and studying in.
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Economics study abroad programs
You can study economics abroad at all levels including associate, foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate.
At undergraduate level, you can study economics as a BSc or BA over three or four years at undergraduate level. BA options often focus more on the social impacts of economics, and BSc programs involve more maths and statistics, however the differences are normally quite small.
If you’re a graduate, you can study a master’s in economics after completing a bachelor’s degree. It’s usually expected that you have a bachelor’s in economics in order to study a master’s, however you can often be accepted if your degree is in a related subject.
To study a PhD, which can last for four or five years depending on the program and country, you’ll need to have completed a master’s in economics.
Economics undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in economics
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Economics - BSc Auburn University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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32,220 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,220 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Economics (Storrs Campus) - BA/BSc University of Connecticut, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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37,698 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,698 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Economics - BA University of Dayton, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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44,890 USD
Fee in university's local currency 44,890 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Applied Mathematical Economics - BS State University of New York at Oswego, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,627 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,627 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Arts: Economics - BA University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,159 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,000 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
Associate in economics
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Economics (for Transfer) - AA Merritt College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Economics - AA Columbia College, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,340 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,100 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Economics - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,304 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD
- Start date
- August, February, June
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Economics - AB North Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- January, April, June, September
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Economics - AS-T/ASc Contra Costa College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,380 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,380 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Diploma in economics
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Advancing University Studies: Economics - DipAdvUniStud University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,169 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,015 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Economics - Dip (Arts) Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,516 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,092 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Economics - Dip (Arts) Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,725 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,330 NZD
- Start date
- November, February, July
Certificate in economics
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Economics - Cert University of Regina, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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14,042 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Economics Education - Cert California State University, Sacramento, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,800 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,800 USD
- Start date
- November, May
Pathway in economics
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Economics & Finance (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,739 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,700 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
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Economics (International Year One) - UGP Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,991 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,250 GBP
- Start date
- January, May
Economics graduate programs
Master's in economics
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Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics - MSc University of Helsinki, Finland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,053 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR
- Start date
- August
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Agriculture: Agribusiness Economics - MSc Murray State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,000 USD
- Start date
- January, April, August
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Commerce: Economics - MCom University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,618 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,250 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Behavioural Economics - MSc Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,053 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Economics - MA Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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20,111 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,010 NZD
- Start date
- November, February, July
Doctorate in economics
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Construction Management and Economics - PhD London South Bank University, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,359 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,780 GBP
- Start date
- September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
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Economics - PhD University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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26,609 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,493 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Economics - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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4,604 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD
- Start date
- July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
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Economics and Finance - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,534 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP
- Start date
- October, February
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Economics, Finance & Marketing - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,528 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,560 AUD
- Start date
- July, February
Diploma in economics
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Arts: Economics - PGDipArts University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,640 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,200 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Economics - GradDipArts University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,730 USD
Fee in university's local currency 35,048 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Economics - MSc/PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's/Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,588 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,237 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Global Banking and Economics - GDip Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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14,042 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
Certificate in economics
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Environmental And Resource Economics - GradCert Portland State University, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,117 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,117 USD
- Start date
- September, January, March
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Home Economics - GradCert Ulster University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 10 months
- Annual tuition fee
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6,084 USD
Fee in university's local currency 4,830 GBP
- Start date
- September
Pathway in economics
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Economics (Conversion), Pre-Masters - PGP University of Surrey, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 6 months
- Annual tuition fee
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16,692 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,250 GBP
- Start date
- September, February
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Economics (Pre-Masters) - PGP Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,770 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,900 GBP
- Start date
- March
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Entry requirements to study economics abroad
To study economics in another country you’ll need to meet the university’s entry requirements. The requirements will be unique to each university and program, but here are the basics you’ll need:
- To have completed secondary education in your home country with satisfactory grades - some programs ask for good maths and economics grades, but many don’t specify the subjects
- A personal statement that outlines your interest in the economics
- Good English language proficiency test scores
- Academic references or a letter of recommendation
- A bachelor’s degree in economics or a similar subject to study a master’s
For more help and advice on the application process, read our guide on how to study abroad.
Future economics careers
Getting a degree in economics opens up a huge number of potential career opportunities, especially when you’ve studied abroad. Popular careers for economics graduates include:
- Economist
- Market research analyst
- Financial analyst
- Risk analyst
- Accountant
- Data analyst
- Account manager
- Management consultant
Check each program to make sure the content and curriculum match your career aspirations. Choose a program that will help you get the job you want after graduation.
