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Study Economics in India 🇮🇳

India offers 80 Economics programs across 40 universities. Tuition ranges from $2k–$75k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students.

80 Programs
40 Universities
$2k–$75k/yr Tuition
9% STEM
3% Scholarships

Why India for Economics?

Living Cost

$4,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Master (31) PhD (25) Bachelor (24)

Top Universities for Economics in India

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Delhi · National rank #2 · QS #558

MA in Economics · Master M.Phil./PhD in Economics · PhD PhD in Economics · PhD
University of Delhi

Delhi · National rank #5 · QS #328

PhD in Economics · PhD Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Economics · Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Economics · PhD
Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi · National rank #5 · QS #1001

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics · PhD
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Delhi · National rank #7 · QS #71

MA (Economics) with specialization in Trade and Finance · Master
Savitribai Phule Pune University

Pune · National rank #12 · QS #566

Master of Arts in Economics · Master Doctor of Philosophy in Economics · PhD Bachelor of Arts in Economics · Bachelor
University of Calcutta

Kolkata · National rank #13 · QS #751

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics · PhD Doctor of Philosophy in Economics · PhD
Loyola College, Chennai

Chennai · National rank #14

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics (Shift I & II) · Bachelor Master of Arts (M.A.) in Economics · Master PhD in Economics · PhD
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

Bhubaneswar · National rank #17 · QS #1001

Master of Arts (MA) in Economics · Master Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics · Bachelor
University of Mumbai

Mumbai · National rank #17 · QS #664

Bachelor of Arts in Economics · Bachelor
University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad · National rank #18 · QS #801

Ph.D. in Economics · PhD
Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh · National rank #19 · QS #1001

Master of Arts in Economics · Master
University of Rajasthan

Jaipur · National rank #20

PhD in Economics · PhD Master of Arts (MA) in Economics · Master M.A. in Economics · Master B.A. in Economics · Bachelor
Symbiosis International University

Pune · National rank #24 · QS #696

Master of Arts in Economics · Master Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics · Bachelor Master of Arts (MA) in Economics · Master PhD in Economics · PhD Master of Science in Economics · Master Bachelor of Science in Economics (Honours) · Bachelor
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Mumbai · National rank #24 · QS #593

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Economics · Bachelor
Kerala University

Thiruvananthapuram · National rank #25

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics · PhD
Osmania University

Hyderabad · National rank #30 · QS #1201

Bachelor of Arts in Economics · Bachelor
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

Bareilly · National rank #33

Bachelor of Arts in Economics · Bachelor Master of Arts in Economics · Master
Panjab University

Chandigarh · National rank #35 · QS #901

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics · PhD PhD in Economics · PhD
Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirappalli · National rank #36

M.A. Economics · Master Ph.D. Economics · PhD Master of Arts in Economics · Master Bachelor of Arts in Economics · Bachelor
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Kottayam · National rank #37

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics · PhD Master of Arts in Economics · Master

All Programs

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

PhD

PhD in Economics

University of Rajasthan

PhD

Master of Arts in Economics

North Eastern Hill University

Master

Master of Arts in Economics

Bundelkhand University

Master

Master of Arts in Economics

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Master

Master of Arts (MA) in Economics

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

Master Aid

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics (Shift I & II)

Loyola College, Chennai

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Economics

Calicut University

Master

PhD in Economics

University of Delhi

PhD

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Economics

University of Delhi

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Economics

University of Delhi

PhD STEM

Ph.D. in Economics

University of Hyderabad

PhD

Master of Arts in Economics

Symbiosis International University

Master

MA in Economics

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Master

M.Phil./PhD in Economics

Jawaharlal Nehru University

PhD

Master of Arts in Economics

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Master

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Savitribai Phule Pune University

PhD

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics

Symbiosis International University

Bachelor

Master of Arts (MA) in Economics

Symbiosis International University

Master

PhD in Economics

Symbiosis International University

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Economics

Symbiosis International University

Master STEM

PhD in Economics

Jawaharlal Nehru University

PhD

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Economics

Loyola College, Chennai

Master

PhD in Economics

Loyola College, Chennai

PhD

MA (Economics) with specialization in Trade and Finance

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Master STEM

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Presidency University, Kolkata

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Economics

Presidency University, Kolkata

Master

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics

University of Calcutta

PhD

Master of Arts in Economics

Bharathiar University

Master

Master of Arts in Economics

Sambalpur University

Master

Master of Arts in Economics

Madurai Kamaraj University

Master

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Panjab University

PhD

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

Bachelor Aid

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Economics

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Andhra University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics

Utkal University

Bachelor

PhD in Economics

Panjab University

PhD

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics

Utkal University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

University of Mumbai

Bachelor

B.A. Economics

Pondicherry University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Science in Economics

Guru Nanak Dev University

Bachelor

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Guru Nanak Dev University

PhD

Master of Arts in Economics

Shivaji University

Master

Master of Arts in Economics

Guru Nanak Dev University

Master

Master of Arts in Economics

University of Madras

Master

PhD in Economics

Punjabi University

PhD

Master of Arts in Economics

Punjabi University

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

Bachelor

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Punjabi University

PhD STEM

B.A. (Economics)

Chaudhary Charan Singh University

Bachelor

M.A. (Economics)

Chaudhary Charan Singh University

Master

Ph.D. Economics

Pondicherry University

PhD

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

Bachelor

Master of Arts (MA) in Economics

University of Rajasthan

Master

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Kerala University

PhD

M.A. in Economics

University of Rajasthan

Master

Master of Arts (MA) in Economics

Himachal Pradesh University

Master

B.A. in Economics

University of Rajasthan

Bachelor

PhD in Economics

North Eastern Hill University

PhD

Master of Arts (MA) in Economics

North Eastern Hill University

Master

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics

North Eastern Hill University

Bachelor

M.A. Economics

Bharathidasan University

Master

Ph.D. Economics

Bharathidasan University

PhD

Master of Arts in Economics

Bharathidasan University

Master

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Mahatma Gandhi University

PhD

Master of Arts (MA) in Economics

Barkatullah University

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Osmania University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Economics

Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Bundelkhand University

Bachelor

PhD in Economics

Presidency University, Kolkata

PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Utkal University

PhD

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelor

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

University of Calcutta

PhD

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Bharathidasan University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Punjabi University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Science in Economics (Honours)

Symbiosis International University

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Banaras Hindu University

PhD

Master of Arts in Economics

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Mahatma Gandhi University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Economics

Aligarh Muslim University

Master

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Economics in India?
Tuition for Economics programs in India ranges from $2k–$75k/yr. 3% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $4k.
What are the English language requirements for Economics in India?
English-taught Economics programs in India typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Economics programs are in India?
Abroadly lists 80 Economics programs at 40 universities across India. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Economics programs in India STEM-designated?
9% of Economics programs in India carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is India a good country for Economics students?
India is a strong choice for Economics with 40 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Hindi/English, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Economics in India?
In India, Economics programs are offered at: PhD (25 programs), Master (31 programs), Bachelor (24 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.