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102 Best Economics Master's Universities Worldwide

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

102 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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ST Institute of Science Tokyo logo

Institute of Science Tokyo

Tokyo, Kantō, Japan · Public University

★ 67 QS World #84 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
JPY 640,000 – JPY 860,000/yr
Founded
1881
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WA University of Waterloo logo

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada · Public University

★ 66 QS World #112 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 48,500 – CAD 65,500/yr
Founded
1957
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KAIST

Daejeon, South Korea · Public University

★ 66 QS World #53 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
KRW 8,035,000 – KRW 10,870,000/yr
Founded
1971
64
SJ Shanghai Jiao Tong University logo

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai, China · Public University

★ 66 QS World #45 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CNY 27,500 – CNY 37,500/yr
Founded
1896
65
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Politecnico di Milano

Milan, Lombardy, Italy · Public University

★ 66 QS World #123 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
EUR 3,500 – EUR 4,500/yr
Founded
1863
66
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Khalifa University

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Public University

★ 65 QS World #230 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
AED 47,000 – AED 63,500/yr
Founded
2007
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UT Utrecht University logo

Utrecht University

Utrecht, Netherlands · Public University

★ 65 QS World #107 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
EUR 13,500 – EUR 18,000/yr
Founded
1636
68
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Universiti Putra Malaysia

Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia · Public University

★ 65 QS World #148 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
MYR 20,000 – MYR 27,000/yr
Founded
1971
69
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Humboldt University of Berlin

Berlin, Germany · Public University

★ 65 QS World #120 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
EUR 450 – EUR 650/yr
Founded
1810
70
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Leiden University

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands · Public University

★ 65 QS World #136 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
EUR 12,500 – EUR 17,000/yr
Founded
1575
71
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · Public University

★ 65 QS World #181 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
MYR 20,000 – MYR 27,000/yr
Founded
1975
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Tohoku University

Sendai, Tōhoku, Japan · Public University

★ 65 QS World #113 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
JPY 640,000 – JPY 860,000/yr
Founded
1907

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Canada for Master's Economics?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Institute of Science Tokyo, University of Waterloo, KAIST. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Economics cost in Canada?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Economics in Canada?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a study permit through IRCC after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Economics at Master's level in Canada

Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Economics at Master's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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