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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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    Economics (MA, PhD

    Fukuoka International University 🇯🇵 Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan, Japan

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    Faculty of Economics (PhD)

    University of Novi Sad 🇷🇸 Novi Sad, Serbia

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    Economics (PhD)

    Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) 🇧🇩 Sylhet, Bangladesh

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    Economics, M.A., Ph.D.

    University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸 Notre Dame, United States

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    Économie de l’environnement (PhD)

    Université de Skikda 🇩🇿 Skikda, Algeria

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    PhD Program Economics, (PhD/Doktorat)

    University of Innsbruck 🇦🇹 Innsbruck, Austria

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    Economics (specialisation on the PhD level)

    Norwegian School of Management BI 🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway

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    Theory of Economics (PhD)

    International Banking Institute 🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg, Russia

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    Economics (Doctorate)

    Diponegoro University 🇮🇩 Semarang, Indonesia

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    International Trade Specialist (PhD)

    University of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 San Juan, Puerto Rico

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    Economics, Ph.D

    Kenyatta University 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

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    Economics - Ph.D.

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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    Political Economy (Doctorate)

    Central European University 🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary

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    Economics (PhD)

    Doshisha University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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    Economics (631500), MA, MSEcon, PhD

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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    Economics (PhD)

    Ajou University 🇰🇷 Suwon, South Korea

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    Economics and Finance (Doctoral Programme)

    Ecole des mines de Paris 🇫🇷 Paris cedex 06, France

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    Economics, PhD

    University of Nigeria, Nsukka 🇳🇬 Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria

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    Economics, PhD

    Soochow University 🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan

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    Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät (Doctorate)

    University of Potsdam 🇩🇪 Potsdam, Germany

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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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