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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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    Energy Economics and Planning (PhD)

    Asian Institute of Technology 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

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    Applied Economics, Forestry (Ph.D.)

    Auburn University 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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    Doctor of Commerce (DCom) in Economics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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    Control security system in the economy (PhD)

    University of Security Management in Kočiče 🇸🇰 Košice, Slovakia

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    Economics (PhD)

    National Tsing Hua University 🇹🇼 Hsinchu, Taiwan

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    Development Economics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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    Applied Economics (Doctorate)

    Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona 🇪🇸 Bellaterra, Cerdanyola del Vall, Spain

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    Economics (Doctorate)

    University of Rijeka 🇭🇷 Rijeka, Croatia

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    Finnish Doctoral Programme in Economics

    University of Eastern Finland, UEF 🇫🇮 Joensuu, Finland

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    Applied Economics - PhD

    Auburn University College of Liberal Arts 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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    PhD in Economics and Rural Sociology

    Bangladesh Agricultural University 🇧🇩 Mymensingh, Bangladesh

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    PhD: Economics, DCom: Economics

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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    PhD in Economy

    Universidad de Chile 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile

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    Applied Economics Ph.D.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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    International Economy & Tourism (Doctorate)

    Universidad de Valencia 🇪🇸 Valencia, Spain

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    Food and Health Economics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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    Doctorate / Ph.D. Program Law and Economics of Money and Finance

    Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany 🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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    Industrial Economics (Doctorate)

    Dalian University of Technology 🇨🇳 Dalian, China

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    Doctorate in Economy from UBA

    University of Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Argentina

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    Applied Economics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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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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