Why Some Countries are Rich: An Economic History of the World
7.5 credits
Course, Bachelor's level, 2EH370
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–30 September 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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General entry requirements
- Selection
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All qualified applicants will be admitted.
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 12,375
- Total tuition fee: SEK 12,375
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-20025
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- Registration period
- 24 July 2026–24 August 2026
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–30 September 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 24 July 2026–24 August 2026
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Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 18 January 2027–18 February 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
- Selection
-
All qualified applicants will be admitted.
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 12,375
- Total tuition fee: SEK 12,375
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Application code
- UU-70025
Admitted or on the waiting list?
Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 18 January 2027–18 February 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
Admitted or on the waiting list?
About the course
Learn about economic transformation from a global perspective from prehistoric times to present times. Gain an understanding of how the global economy of today came to be. Particular attention is paid to the debate around the so-called 'Great Divergence' which aims to explain why Western countries are richer today than most other countries.