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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

    Program in Political Economy (PhD in Government)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics PhD

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  5. PhD / Doctorate

    Tibetans’ History, Economy and Social Development (Doctoral Degree (3-4 Years))

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

  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Political Economy (Doctorate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor pf Philosophy in Economics

    University of the Philippines Diliman 🇵🇭 Quezon City, Philippines

  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Rural Economics (PhD)

    University Of Jammu 🇮🇳 Jammu, India

  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctoral Degree Program)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Sookmyung Women's University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Regional Economics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Population, Resources and Environmental Economics (Doctoral Degree (3-4 Years))

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

  14. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctoral PHD)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

  15. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD / MA - Economics

    West Virginia University - College of Business and Economics 🇺🇸 Morgantown, United States

  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Economics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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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