Universities in Asia
457 Economics Programs in Asia
- programs
- 457 programs
- universities
- 149 universities
- taught in English
- 71% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 3,729 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Economics in Asia and Masters in Economics in Asia.
Asia has 457 economics programs open to international students, at 149 universities. 71% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 3,729 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,281 USD and 5,071 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programs
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Economics tuition fees in Asia, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within economics
Top universities for Economics in Asia
Ranked by how many economics programs each one runs in Asia — the count is next to the name.
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (21)
- Shandong University, Jinan (21)
- Jilin University (JLU) (19)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (18)
- Xiamen University (XMU) (16)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (14)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (13)
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (11)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (9)
- University of the Philippines Diliman (8)
January intake in Asia
5 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Bachelor in International Economics and Trade — BFSU South China Institute (BFSU-SCI) · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in International Economics and Trade — Chang'an University (CHD) · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in International Economics and Trade — Harbin Engineering University (HEU) · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Energy Economics — Chongqing University (CQU) · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Industrial Economics — Chang'an University (CHD) · starts Jan 2027
Study Economics in Asia: common questions
- How many economics programs are there in Asia?
- 457 economics programs at 149 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in Asia cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in economics in Asia is 3,729 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,281 USD and 5,071 USD a year.
- Can I study economics in Asia in English?
- Yes — 71% of the economics programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (325 of 457).
- Are any of these economics programs available online?
- 15 of the 457 programs in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for economics in Asia?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 3,580 USD, against 3,729 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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