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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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    Economics (PhD)

    University of Piraeus 🇬🇷 Piraeus, Greece

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    Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

    Central European University 🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary

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    Economics (Doctoral Program)

    Kobe University 🇯🇵 Hyogo, Japan

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    Economics (PhD)

    Jönköping University 🇸🇪 Jönköping, Sweden

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    DHS - Doctor of Human Services (Online Doctoral Degree)

    Capella University 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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    The Rearing of Special-type Economic Animals (PhD)

    China Agriculture University 🇨🇳 Beijing , P.R.China, China

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    Food Service Technology (PhD)

    Management and Science University 🇱🇰 Colombo 03, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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    School of Management and Economics (Doctorate)

    Beijing Institute of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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    Wirtschaftspädagogik (Promotion) (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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    Managerial Economics (PhD)

    University of Wroclaw 🇵🇱 Wroclaw, Poland

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    Economics (PhD)

    Huazhong University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Economics (PhD) (PhD Programme)

    Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod 🇷🇺 Nizhni Novgorod, Russia

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    World Economy (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD))

    Qafqaz State University 🇦🇿 Baku , AZERBAIJAN, Azerbaijan

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    Economics (Doctoral Program)

    Senshu University 🇯🇵 Chiyoda, Japan

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    Transport Services, Doctoral program

    Žilinska univerzita 🇸🇰 Žilina, Slovakia

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    Economics, organisations, society-EOS 396 (Paris10) (Doctoral Programme)

    Ecole des mines de Paris 🇫🇷 Paris cedex 06, France

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    Political Economics PhD

    Renmin University of China 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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    PhD Environmental Economics

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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    PhD Construction Economics

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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    Economics (PhD)

    Chuo University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Tokyo, Korakuen, Shinjuku, Japan

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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.

PhD in Economics by country

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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