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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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  • 428 institutions
  • 80 countries
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    Economics, Ph.D.

    Middle East Technical University 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey

  2. PhD / Doctorate

    International Economics and Law (Doctorate)

    Hankuk University of Foreign Studies 🇰🇷 Seoul, Mohyun, Yongin, South Korea

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    Economics - PhD

    York University 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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    Economy (Doctorate)

    Al I Cuza University 🇷🇴 Iasi, Romania

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    Economics (Doctor of Philosophy)

    University of New Hampshire 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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    Economics (PhD)

    Kazakh National Technical University named after K.I.Satpaev 🇰🇿 Almaty / г. Алматы, Kazakhstan

  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics - M.A., Ph.D.

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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    Economics (PhD)

    University of Indonesia 🇮🇩 Depok, Salemba, Pegangsaan Timur, Indonesia

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    Economy (Doctorate)

    Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre, Brazil

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    Economics of industry (PhD)

    Kremenchug National University Mykhaylo Ostrogradskiy 🇺🇦 Kremenchug / м. Кременчук, Ukraine

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    Economic Theory (PhD)

    Far Eastern Federal University 🇷🇺 Vladivostok, Russia, Russia

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    Economics (MA,PhD)

    Wayne State University 🇺🇸 Detroit, United States

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    Economics (Ph.D. Program)

    Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, United States

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    Economics (PhD)

    Western University - Canada 🇨🇦 London, Canada

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    Economics (Ph.D.)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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    Economics, Ph.D.

    Queen's University 🇨🇦 Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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