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PhD in Economics in Germany

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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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    “Incentives - Bavarian Graduate Program in Economics (BGPE)” (Doctorate)

    University of Bayreuth 🇩🇪 Bayreuth, Germany

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Law and Economics of Money and Finance (PhD)

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

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Welfare State, Inequality and Quality of Life PhD Program (BIGSSS)

    Jacobs University 🇩🇪 Bremen, Germany

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

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

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

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    Sozial- und Wirtschaftsgeschichte (Promotion) (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Promotionskolleg Psychologie (Ausrichtung Wirtschaftspsychologie) (Doctorate)

    Leuphana University 🇩🇪 Lüneburg, Germany

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Double Degree), PhD

    University of Muenster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Wirtschaftsmathematik (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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    Wirtschaftsgeographie (Promotion / Nebenfach) (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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    Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät (Doctorate)

    University of Potsdam 🇩🇪 Potsdam, Germany

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Wirtschaftspädagogik (Promotion) (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctoral) (MSc)

    Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg 🇩🇪 Erlangen, Germany

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD

    University of Muenster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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    Sozial- und Wirtschaftsgeschichte (Promotion / Nebenfach) (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Promotion in Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften (Dr. rer. pol.), Doktorin/eines Doktors der Philosophie (Dr. phil.)

    Universität Flensburg - Internationales Institut für Management 🇩🇪 Flensburg, Germany

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    Economics (PhD), Winter-/Sommersemester, kein N.C.

    Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg 🇩🇪 Magdeburg, Germany

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    Evidence-Based Economics (EBE) (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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    Economics, PhD

    University of Muenster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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PhD in Economics in Germany – facts and figures

In Germany, 10 universities and colleges offer 18 PhD programmes in Economics. Popular study locations are München, Münster, Frankfurt am Main and Bremen. Institutions with the widest choice: Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, University of Muenster and Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study PhD programmes in Economics?

The directory lists 18 PhD programmes in Economics at 10 institutions in Germany. Popular cities include München, Münster and Frankfurt am Main.

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 in Germany?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, University of Muenster, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany, Jacobs University and University of Bayreuth.

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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