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PhD in Economics

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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    “Incentives - Bavarian Graduate Program in Economics (BGPE)” (Doctorate)

    University of Bayreuth 🇩🇪 Bayreuth, Germany

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    Agric-Economics, MSc., MPhil/PhD, PhD

    Babcock University (BU) 🇳🇬 Ikeja, Nigeria

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    Construction Economics (PhD)

    University of Moratuwa 🇱🇰 Katubedda, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

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    3-year doctoral program, leading to the degree PhD in Economics

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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    Ph.D Economics (3 years)

    Covenant University 🇳🇬 Ota, Ogun State,Nigeria, Nigeria

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    Economics (Ph.D. )

    Fordham University 🇺🇸 Tarrytown, United States

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    economics (PhD)

    Tajik State University of Law, Business and Politics 🇹🇯 Khujand / г. Худжанд, Tajikistan

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    Aalto Doctoral Programme in Economics

    Aalto University 🇫🇮 Espoo, Finland

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    PhD in Economics

    University of Fort Hare (UFH) 🇿🇦 Alice, South Africa

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    Transport and Maritime Economics (Doctorate)

    University of Antwerp 🇧🇪 Antwerpen, Belgium

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    European Doctorate in Economics Erasmus Mundus (EDEEM)

    University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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    Applied Economics (PhD)

    Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium

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    DCom: Taxation, PhD: Taxation

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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    Applied Economics (Doctorate)

    University of Antwerp 🇧🇪 Antwerpen, Belgium

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    Applied Economics (Doctorate)

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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    Law and Economics of Money and Finance (PhD)

    Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany 🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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    Ph.D. in Economics

    University of Cape Coast 🇬🇭 Cape Coast, Ghana

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    08.00.05 - Экономика и управление народным хозяйством. специализация `Теория управления экономическими системами` (Doctorate)

    Voronezh State University 🇷🇺 Voronezh, Starij Oskol, V.Mamon, Russia

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    economics (Doctorate)

    University of Luxembourg 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, Luxembourg

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    PhD (Economics)

    Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, South Africa

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PhD in Economics – facts and figures

There are 664 PhD programmes in Economics at 428 universities and colleges in 80 countries. Most programmes are offered in United States (160), China (57) and United Kingdom (36). Institutions with the widest choice: Korea University, Australian National University and Wuhan University.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I study PhD programmes in Economics?

The directory lists 664 PhD programmes in Economics at 428 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, China and United Kingdom.

How long does a PhD in Economics take?

A PhD programme usually takes 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Part-time and online formats take longer; check the exact duration with each institution.

Which universities offer the most PhD programmes in Economics worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Korea University, Australian National University, Wuhan University, Renmin University of China and Sichuan University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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