Today we post regarding the 5 best universities for studying economics in Europe. Europe can boast some
large and excellent higher education institutions when it comes to economics faculties. In this blog we have
picked out those which stand out due to their academic reputation, research opportunities,
as well as those where you will be able to develop personal and professional skills.
1. London School of Economics and Political Science
Did you know that this prestigious university is 26th in the world? Apart from it exceptional academic programms, it offers you the opportunity to be part of the largest financial centre in Europe. According to the latest statistic, LSE has a very high percentage of the world’s leading research in Great Britain, and besides that some alumni have gone on to become prime ministers and state presidents, among whom is John F. Kennedy. Over the course of its long tradition, as many as 18 students from this institution have been nominated for Nobel prizes.
2. Bocconi
Although it is a private university, Bocconi stands out because of its long tradition – it was founded in 1902 as a legacy of Ferdinando Bocconi, a rich merchant. Thus the Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi became the first higher education institution to award diplomas in the field of economics. Since its inception, Bocconi has advocated for liberalism and social and economic progress. Nowadays Bocconi is a research university with an international reputation in economics, business and law, and its programmes in the field of economics are ranked 11th worldwide. Since the network of European and worldwide economics universities is so closely intertwined, Bocconi has exchange programmes with other European and US universities, as well as a close relationship with large corporations and international agencies. Some of the more well-known names of the present day who attended Bocconi are: Jelena Đoković, Chiara Ferragni, Sara Tommasi, Mario Monti and many others.
3. Erasmus University Rotterdam
EUR is a unique institution established on the concept of the “international classroom” and brings together insights into the real world of economics and business. International ranking lists place Erasmus University as one of the leading institutions in the field of economics, and students often recommend it for the quality of its teaching, its expert staff and the chances it offers to go on to a successful career. It is 69th in the world overall, but its economics programmes are ranked 7th.
4. EU Business School
EUBS is an international, accredited, high-ranked business school with campuses in Barcelona, Geneva, Montreux and Munich. All its programmes (undergraduate and Master’s) are offered in English, including marketing, economics, finance and international relations. Its small groups guarantee the quality of the lectures given by highly qualified academics, entrepreneurs, consultants and business leaders. Visits to international companies prepare you for a career in today’s rapidly growing business world. An advantage of this school is that it offers the least expensive studies in this field in Barcelona. For all those who love Spain’s warm hospitality, this would be an ideal choice. Among this school’s most well-known teachers is Michael Horn, president of the Volkswagen Group of America.
5. University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam offers more than 200 programmes in English, some of which are unique to this university. It is 62nd in the world. With its enormous network of international students and teachers from 100 countries, it offers you the opportunity to have academic studies at an exceptionally high level. It roots go back to the establishment of the Athenaeum Illustre in 1632 and is accompanied by a rich history. Today students can attend lectures at several of its integrated campuses.
