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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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    Home Economic (PhD)

    Kafr el Sheikh University 🇪🇬 Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt

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    Theory of Economics (Doctoral Program)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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    政治经济学 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Western Economics (Doctoral Degree (3-4 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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    Doctor of Philosophy, 9540XPHD, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Environment

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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    Economics (PhD)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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    Economics, PhD (together with USC Columbia)

    University of South Carolina - Beaufort 🇺🇸 Beaufort, United States

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    Microeconomics and Industrial Organisation (PhD)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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    International Economics: Ph.D.

    University of California, Santa Cruz 🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, United States

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    World Economics (Doctoral Degree (3-4 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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    Economic Analysis (Doctorate)

    Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona 🇪🇸 Bellaterra, Cerdanyola del Vall, Spain

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    Economics (PhD)

    University of Miami, Business School 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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    Economics (International Trade, International Economics) (PhD)

    The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China 🇨🇳 Ningbo, China

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    Economics (PhD)

    Texas A and M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

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    Economics - Public Choice Ph.D.

    University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, United States

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    Economics (Ph.D.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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    Economics (PhD)

    Seoul National University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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    Economics, MA, PhD

    Northwestern University 🇺🇸 Evanston, United States

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    Industrial Economics (Doctoral Program)

    Wuhan University of Technology (WUT) 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    PhD School of the Faculty of Economics

    Università Politecnica delle Marche 🇮🇹 Ancona, Italy

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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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