study·economics
Part of the University Directory · 65,000+ universities & colleges

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
Advertisement

664 programmes · Reset filters

Sort: Popular A–Z

  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Law and Economics (Doctoral Degree (3-4 Years))

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

    Programme page University profile
  2. PhD / Doctorate

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

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

    Programme page University profile
  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Western Economics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

    Programme page University profile
  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Ph.D.

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

    Programme page University profile
  5. Advertisement
  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics PhD/MRes

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile
  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Counseling and Human Development Services, PHD, Graduate, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

    Programme page University profile
  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy, 9540XPHD, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Resource Mngment and Env. Sci.

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

    Programme page University profile
  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Health Services & Policy Analysis, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

    Programme page University profile
  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Law and Economics (Doctorate)

    University of Bologna 🇮🇹 Bologna, Italy

    Programme page University profile
  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

    Programme page University profile
  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics - Doctor of Philosophy

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

    Programme page University profile
  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics Ph.D.

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

    Programme page University profile
  14. Advertisement
  15. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Health Services (Online Doctoral Program)

    Walden University 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

    Programme page University profile
  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Resource Economics (PhD)

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

    Programme page University profile
  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Regional Economic Policy (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

    Programme page University profile
  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

    Programme page University profile
  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Evidence-Based Economics (EBE) (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

    Programme page University profile
  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Macroeconomics (Doctoral Degree (3-4 Years))

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

    Programme page University profile
  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

    Programme page University profile
  22. PhD / Doctorate

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

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

    Programme page University profile

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.

Advertisement