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Best Universities for Economics & Finance in Europe (Other) 2026

Top universities for economics and finance in Europe (Other) include HEC Paris, NYU Abu Dhabi, Bocconi University. BrightKey has evaluated 4 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

Visa & post-study work

Varies by country — France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia

Application system

Varies

International tuition

€0–15,000/year

More on the full Europe (Other) country guide →

4 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

HEC Paris

Paris, France · Founded 1881 · 55% intl

SSA

Economics & Finance programs

  • Master in International Finance — 10-month specialized master ranked 1st worldwide (QS 2026), EUR 169,000 average salary at three years, direct placement into investment banking and capital markets roles
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NYU Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi · Founded 2010 · 85% intl

AAS

Economics & Finance programs

  • Economics — Among the largest majors, with NYU's quantitative orientation. Strong feeder into McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and investment banking via NYU Stern's Abu Dhabi recruiting. Distinctive access to sovereign wealth fund research projects.
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Bocconi University

Milan · Founded 1902 · 30% intl

ASA

Economics & Finance programs

  • BIEM — Bachelor in International Economics and Management — Flagship English-medium Bachelor. Approximately 400 students per year. International-focused curriculum: international economics, management, finance, marketing. Study abroad semester mandatory. Approximately 90 percent international student cohort. Top feeder to McKinsey/BCG/Bain, European corporate, and US/UK MBA programs. SAT 1450-plus typical admission.
  • BSc Economics and BSc Finance (BIEF, BESS, CLEAM, CLEF) — English-medium Bachelor options including BSc International Economics and Finance (BIEF), BSc Economic and Social Sciences (BESS), BSc Business Administration and Management (CLEAM — Italian track with English option). All three-year Bachelor degrees. 95 percent-plus placement in finance, consulting, and Italian corporate.
  • BEMACS — Bachelor in Economics, Management for Arts, Culture and Communication — Unique program integrating economics and management with arts, culture, and media. English-medium. Draws on Milan's fashion, design, and media concentration (Armani, Versace, Mondadori, RCS MediaGroup). Pipeline to luxury brands, media, cultural institutions, and arts management.
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Lund University

Lund, Sweden · Founded 1666 · 18% intl

AAA

Economics & Finance programs

  • Lund School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) — Triple-crown accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) — fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide hold all three. English-medium MSc programmes in Finance, Economics, Innovation Management, and International Marketing. International Business Bachelor taught entirely in English.
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Other disciplines in Europe (Other)

Computer Science & Engineering →Business & Management →Medicine & Health Sciences →Law →Humanities & Liberal Arts →Natural Sciences →Architecture & Design →

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