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PhD in Economics in Switzerland

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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    PhD in Economics

    HEC School of Management, UNIL Université de Lausanne 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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    Economics (Doctorate)

    European University Geneva (EU Geneva) 🇨🇭 Geneva, Montreux, Switzerland

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    Faculty of Economics (PhD)

    University of Neuchatel 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel, Switzerland

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    Economics (PhD)

    Università della Svizzera italiana 🇨🇭 Lugano, Switzerland

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    Economics and Finance (Doctorate)

    University of St. Gallen 🇨🇭 St.Gallen, Switzerland

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    Economics and Finance (PhD)

    University of St. Gallen 🇨🇭 St.Gallen, Switzerland

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    International Affairs and Political Economy (Doctorate)

    University of St. Gallen 🇨🇭 St.Gallen, Switzerland

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    Politica economica europea (PhD) (scienze politiche e relazioni internazionali)

    Politecnico di Studi Aziendali di Lugano 🇨🇭 Lugano, Switzerland

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    Politica economica europea (PhD) (scienze economiche aziendali)

    Politecnico di Studi Aziendali di Lugano 🇨🇭 Lugano, Switzerland

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    International Affairs and Political Economy (PhD)

    University of St. Gallen 🇨🇭 St.Gallen, Switzerland

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    Economics Doctoral Programme (operated by CER-ETH)

    Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Department of Management, Technology, and Economics 🇨🇭 Zürich, Switzerland

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PhD in Economics in Switzerland – facts and figures

In Switzerland, 7 universities and colleges offer 11 PhD programmes in Economics. Popular study locations are St.Gallen, Lugano, Neuchâtel and Lausanne. Institutions with the widest choice: University of St. Gallen, Politecnico di Studi Aziendali di Lugano and University of Neuchatel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study PhD programmes in Economics?

The directory lists 11 PhD programmes in Economics at 7 institutions in Switzerland. Popular cities include St.Gallen, Lugano and Neuchâtel.

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 Switzerland?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of St. Gallen, Politecnico di Studi Aziendali di Lugano, University of Neuchatel, Università della Svizzera italiana and HEC School of Management, UNIL Université de Lausanne.

How do I apply?

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