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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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    Ph.D. in Economics and Public Policy (Tepper only, jointly with Heinz College)

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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    PhD in Economics

    Claremont Graduate University 🇺🇸 Claremont, California, United States

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    Resource Economics (Doctoral Degree)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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    JD/PhD: Doctorate in Economics, Philosophy, or Psychology (Dual Degree Program)

    University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law 🇺🇸 Tucson, Arizona, United States

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    Political Economy (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Economics Ph.D.

    University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, United States

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    Public Health: Health Services Ph.D. (PHHS), Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Health Services

    University of Maryland at College Park 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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    Public Economics (including Taxation) (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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    Theoretical Economics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Political Economy (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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    Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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    Economics (Doctoral programme)

    The University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, IL, United States

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    Economics - M.A., Ph.D. (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Monetary Economics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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    Ph.D. in Economics

    W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Scottsdale, United States

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    Doctor of Philosophy, 9540XPHD, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Pol. Sci. and Internat. Rels.

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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    Political Economy (PhD)

    University of Roma 'La Sapienza' 🇮🇹 Roma, Italy

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    PhD in Economics

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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    Economics PhD

    University of Kentucky, Business School 🇺🇸 Lexington, United States

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    Economics - Transportation Economics Ph.D. (UC Irvine)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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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.

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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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