1,669 Economics Programmes in Europe

Economics tuition fees in Europe, by degree level

Medians cover the programmes billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist. Programmes priced per semester, per credit or for the whole programme are listed above on their own basis.

Specialisations within economics

Top universities for Economics in Europe

Ranked by how many economics programmes each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.

• University of East Anglia, Norwich (71)
• Norwegian University of Life Sciences (51)
• University of York (35)
• University of Reading (28)
• University of Amsterdam (26)
• University of Exeter, England (21)
• University of Bath (20)
• University of Southampton (19)
• Birkbeck, University of London (18)
• Cardiff University (18)

January intake in Europe

12 of these programmes list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the programme page before planning around one.

• Master in Economics (ISET) — Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Economics — Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Economics — Webster University Georgia · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Economics MSc — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Information and Service Management — Aalto University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in People Management and Organizational Development — Aalto University · starts Jan 2027

Study Economics in Europe: common questions

How many economics programmes are there in Europe?

1,669 economics programmes at 460 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 7 September 2026.

How much does a economics degree in Europe cost?

The median annual fee (programmes billed per year) for bachelor's programmes in economics in Europe is 24,178 USD. The middle half of those programmes charge between 8,593 USD and 31,270 USD a year.

Can I study economics in Europe in English?

Yes — 89% of the economics programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (1,482 of 1,669).

Are any of these economics programmes available online?

15 of the 1,669 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for economics in Europe?

Master's programmes, at a median annual fee of 9,181 USD, against 24,178 USD for bachelor's programmes. Both medians cover the programmes billed per year.