Verified programme directory
20 PhD programmes in Economics at 16 universities in Germany, found on official university websites and verified there. At least 16 of the 20 are taught in English, per the language each university publishes. Each programme below links to the university's own page for it: no agency rewrites, no commissions, no sponsored placement.
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Germany has 20 verified PhD programmes in Economics across 16 universities in our catalogue, each one found on and linked to the university's official website.
Yes. At least 16 of the 20 are taught in English, per the language each university publishes. Programmes with no published language are not counted, so the true number can be higher.
Ranked by standing, the list starts with Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, RWTH Aachen University, Goethe University Frankfurt, with 13 more universities offering this combination.
Tuition (public unis): Mostly €0 for a first degree. Proof of funds: €11,904 blocked account (2026). The full admission, cost and visa picture is in our Study in Germany guide. Read the guide
Programme names, taught language and study mode are read from each university's official pages and re-checked as the catalogue refreshes. Entry requirements, fees and intakes change; confirm them on the linked official page before applying. Bramica is independent and takes no commission from any university, recruiter or agency.