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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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    Doctoral Program (The Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service)

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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    Doctorado en Economía

    Universidad del Rosario 🇨🇴 Santaf, Colombia

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    Economics (PhD)

    University of Patras 🇬🇷 Patras, Greece

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    Industrial Economics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics

    Renmin University of China 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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    Tourist Economy (PhD)

    University of Piraeus 🇬🇷 Piraeus, Greece

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    International Economics (PhD)

    University Of Jammu 🇮🇳 Jammu, India

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    ECONOMICS (PhD) (Dornsife College)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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    Syntax and language (Ph.D) (PhD)

    King Saud University 🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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    Economic Theory (4-years) (Doctorate)

    Masaryk University 🇨🇿 Brno, Czech Republic

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    Economics History PhD

    Renmin University of China 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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    Doctor of Philosophy (Economics and Finance)

    RMIT University 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia

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    Economics (PhD, MLitt)

    National University of Ireland Galway 🇮🇪 Galway, Ireland

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    International Affairs and Political Economy (Doctorate)

    University of St. Gallen 🇨🇭 St.Gallen, Switzerland

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    Doctorado en Economía

    Instituto Tecnológico Autonómo de México 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico

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    理论经济学 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Economics

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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    Global Affairs & Trade (Doctorate)

    Chung Ang University, Seoul 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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    Economics (PhD)

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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    Law and economics of production systems (PhD)

    University of Sassari 🇮🇹 Sassari, Italy

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    Economics : PhD

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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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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