Economics can be a strong fit for students who enjoy data analysis, numeracy, and decision-making. The schools below offer economics-related undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral study in Europe. This is a curated list rather than a formal ranking.
Top Economics Schools in Europe
1. London School of Economics and Political Sciences
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a specialist social sciences university. LSE Library, founded in 1896 as the British Library of Political and Economic Science, is one of the world’s outstanding social science libraries.
Students interested in economics can choose from undergraduate options such as the BSc Economics, BSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, and BSc Economics and Data Science. Graduate options include the MSc Economics and MRes/PhD Economics.
2. University of Oxford
As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, the University of Oxford has nine centuries of continuous existence.
The Bodleian Libraries is the largest library system in the UK. It includes the main Bodleian Library and libraries across Oxford, with more than 13 million printed items.
Oxford’s economics-related undergraduate degrees include the BA in Economics and Management, BA in History and Economics, and BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Graduate options listed by the Department of Economics include the MPhil in Economics, DPhil in Economics, combined MPhil + DPhil in Economics, MSc in Economics for Development, and MSc in Financial Economics. The full-time combined MPhil + DPhil route consists of a two-year MPhil component and a three-year DPhil component.
3. University of Cambridge
Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is the fourth-oldest university in the world and is made up of 31 constituent colleges. The university states that its researchers collaborate with colleagues worldwide and that it has established partnerships in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe.
Cambridge offers an Economics BA (Hons) at the undergraduate level. Its postgraduate options include the MPhil in Economic Research, MPhil in Economics, MPhil in Finance and Economics, and PhD in Economics.
4. Bocconi University
Located in Milan, Bocconi University was established in 1902. Its official history states that it became the first Italian institution of higher education to grant a degree in economics. Bocconi’s official website lists more than 280 partner schools.
Current undergraduate offerings include a three-year, 180-CFU BSc in Economics, as well as programs in Finance, Management, and Management and Computer Science.
Bocconi offers two-year Master of Science programs in areas such as Economics, Management, Finance, Political Science, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence. Its PhD in Economics and Finance features tracks in economics, finance, and accounting.
5. University College London
Founded in 1826 as London’s first university, UCL states that it was the first to admit students regardless of religion or social background and the first to welcome women into higher education alongside men.
Current undergraduate options include the Economics BSc (Econ), Economics with a Year Abroad BSc (Econ), and Economics and Statistics BSc (Econ). The Department of Economics offers the Economics MSc and Data Science and Public Policy MSc. UCL also lists an Urban Economic Development MSc and an Economics MRes + MPhil/PhD research degree.
6. University of Warwick
The University of Warwick offers undergraduate and postgraduate economics study through its Department of Economics. The department’s current undergraduate handbook states that it operates two single-honors degree courses and is involved in 13 joint-honors degree courses.
Postgraduate options include the Economics MSc and the integrated Economics MRes/PhD, from which students progress to a PhD in Economics.
7. London Business School
The London Business School focuses on postgraduate business education and has campuses in London and Dubai. Its Dubai campus is located in the Dubai International Financial Centre and opened in 2007.
Its portfolio includes MBA, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees, plus short executive courses. The Economics Ph.D. program is designed around a small number of focused courses and a small cohort of students who work closely with the Economics faculty.
FAQs about Studying Economics
What are the Best Countries to Study Economics in?
There is no single best country for every student. The right choice depends on factors such as program content, cost, language, study mode, and career goals. This list includes schools in England and Italy. To compare additional options, visit the courses page available on our website.
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