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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.

  • 664 programmes
  • 428 institutions
  • 80 countries
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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Kangwon National University 🇰🇷 Chuncheon-si, South Korea

  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Rural Economy (PhD)

    School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development | Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctorate)

    State University of New York at Stony Brook 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, New York, United States

  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Babes-Bolyai University 🇷🇴 Klausenburg (Cluj-Napoca), Romania

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Socio-cultural service (PhD)

    Kazakh-Russian International University 🇰🇿 Aktobe / г.Актобе, Kazakhstan

  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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    Food Service Technology - PhD

    Management and Science University (MSU) 🇲🇾 Shah Alam, Malaysia

  9. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD: Option Taxation

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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    Professional Doctorate in Children’s and Young People’s Services

    University of Luton 🇬🇧 Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Economic Theory (PhD)

    Modern Humanitarian Academy 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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    Economics (Doctorate)

    University of Manitoba 🇨🇦 Winnipeg, Manitoba, 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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