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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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  • 80 countries
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    Financial economics (Doctoral programme)

    Saïd Business School 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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    International Trade, PHd

    Zhejiang University of Technology 🇨🇳 Ziliang, China

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    Land Economy, MPhil, PhD

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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    Ph.D. in Economics

    Lehigh University 🇺🇸 Bethlehem, United States

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    Doctor of Philosophy, 9540XPHD, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Economic Policy

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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    Economics (Doctor of Philosophy Program)

    University of Nevada at Reno | CABNR 🇺🇸 Reno, Nevada, United States

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    Economics (Ph.D.)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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    Doctor of Philosophy, 9540XPHD, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Indigenous Australia

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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    Economics (Direct Ph.D.)

    Fordham University 🇺🇸 Tarrytown, United States

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    Economics, M.E./Ph.D.

    Hongik University 🇰🇷 Mapo-gu, South Korea

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    Sociology and Social Inequality (Doctorate)

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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    Economics (Doctoral Program)

    Vanderbilt University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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    Graduate School for Integration, Production and Welfare, PhD in Economics

    Aarhus School of Business, University of Aarhus 🇩🇰 Aarhus, Denmark

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    Economics and International Affairs (PhD)

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

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    Economics of Education (MSc), Institute of Education, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Trade in Services and Tourism (Doctorate)

    Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad 🇷🇴 Arad, Romania

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    Economics and national economy (PhD)

    Modern Humanitarian Academy 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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    Economics Doctoral Programme (operated by CER-ETH)

    Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Department of Management, Technology, and Economics 🇨🇭 Zürich, Switzerland

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    Economics, Ph.D./Statistics, M.A. (Dual Degree Program)

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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    Socio-Economics and Innovation (Doctoral Programme)

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

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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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