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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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    Labor Economics, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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    PhD in Economy

    Universidad de Chile 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile

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    Economics (PhD)

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

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    Industrial Economics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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    Economics Ph.D. (UC Irvine)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Economics (PhD) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Economics: M.S., Ph.D.

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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    Economics, Royal Holloway, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Economics, University College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Environmental & Regional Economics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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    Economics,Albany, University at, Doctorate, Ph.D.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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    Economics,Buffalo, University at, Doctorate, Ph.D.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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    Economics,Binghamton University, Doctorate, Ph.D.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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    Economics,Stony Brook University, Doctorate, Ph.D.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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    Economics (PhD)

    Pusan National University 🇰🇷 Pusan, Miryang, Yangsan, South Korea

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    Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (DLitt et Phil) in Economics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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    Economics PhD/MRes

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

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    Doctor of Commerce (DCom) in Economics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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    Economics (PhD)

    University of Tartu 🇪🇪 Tartu, Estonia

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    Applied Economics, Forestry (Ph.D.)

    Auburn University 🇺🇸 Auburn, 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.

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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