PhD in Economics in Portugal
8 phd programmes in economics at 2 universities in Portugal are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,752 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,505 USD and 4,000 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Economic and Social History | University of Lisbon | PhD | 4,000 USD |
| PhD in Economics | University of Lisbon | PhD | 4,000 USD |
| PhD in Economic and Social History | University of Lisbon | PhD | 3,505 USD |
| Phd Students | NOVA University Lisbon | PhD | 5,841 USD |
| PhD in Economics | University of Lisbon | PhD | 3,505 USD |
| Phd Summer School | NOVA University Lisbon | PhD | 818 USD |
| PhD in Program | NOVA University Lisbon | PhD | — |
| PhD in Job Market Candidates | NOVA University Lisbon | PhD | — |
Specialisations within economics
Economics 5 Economics and Finance 3
Universities for economics in Portugal
PhD in Economics in Portugal: common questions
- How many economics programmes are there in Portugal?
- 8 economics phd programmes at 2 universities in Portugal are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in Portugal cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in economics in Portugal is 3,752 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,505 USD and 4,000 USD per year.
- Can I study economics in Portugal in English?
- Yes — 100% of the economics programmes in Portugal in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).
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