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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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  • 80 countries
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    Economics, Doctor of Philosophy

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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    Law and Economics (Doctoral Program)

    Vanderbilt University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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    Economic Theory (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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    Labor Economics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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    Economics, PhD

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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    Economics - PHD

    Ohio State University at Mansfield 🇺🇸 Mansfield, United States

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    Political Integration and Economic Union in the European Union (PhD)

    University of Pais Vasco 🇪🇸 Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Spain

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    PhD in Economics

    University of Wyoming, College of Business 🇺🇸 Laramie, United States

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    Economics, Ph.D.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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    Economics, 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

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    Economics/Finance, Birkbeck, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Ph.D. (Economics)

    Eternal University 🇮🇳 Baru sahib, India

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    Economics (Ph.D.)

    Washington Howard University 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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    Health Economics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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    Economics, Queen Mary, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    International Trade and Economic Cooperation (IT & EC) (PhD)

    Kyung Hee University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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    Economics, MPhil/PhD

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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    Economics (PHD) (Graduate Program)

    The University of Arizona 🇺🇸 Tucson, United States

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    International Economics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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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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