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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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    Sozial- und Wirtschaftsgeschichte (Promotion / Nebenfach) (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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    World Economy (PhD)

    University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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    Economics (Ph.D. Program)

    Lingnan College, Sun Yat Sen University 🇨🇳 Guangzhou, China

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    人口、资源与环境经济学 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Promotion in Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften (Dr. rer. pol.), Doktorin/eines Doktors der Philosophie (Dr. phil.)

    Universität Flensburg - Internationales Institut für Management 🇩🇪 Flensburg, Germany

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    Economics, Ph.D./Statistics, M.A.

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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    Economics (PhD)

    Al-Farabi Kazakh National University 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan

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    Экономика и управление народным хозяйством (по отраслям и сферам деятельности) (PhD)

    Russian State University of Tourism and Services 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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    应用经济学 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Economics (PhD)

    Yonsei University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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    Human Services (Doctorate)

    MUST University 🇺🇸 Westborough, United States

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    Economics, Ph.D. (Dual Degree Program)

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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    Ph.D. in Economics (Tepper only)

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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    Economics (Doctorate)

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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    Economics (PhD)

    Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, United States

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    Macroeconomics (PhD)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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    Ph.D. in Economics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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    Quantitative Methods in Economics - System Engineering (PhD)

    Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CULS) 🇨🇿 Praha 6, Czech Republic

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    Economics, Ph.D./Law, J.D.

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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    Economics (PhD), Winter-/Sommersemester, kein N.C.

    Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg 🇩🇪 Magdeburg, Germany

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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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