Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our PhD programme is designed to train outstanding PhD candidates for careers in research and teaching at academic institutions all-around the world. PhD candidates will focus on one of five distinct fields of study: Economics, Econometrics and Management Science, Applied Economics, Finance & Accounting, and Marketing. In a nutshell the PhD programme provides excellent training, support and research facilities via one of our Graduate Schools: the Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM) and the Tinbergen Institute. Through this programme, students will also receive personal supervision by top researchers and also paid PhD positions. The duration of this program is 3 to 4 years depending on previous education.

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our PhD programme is designed to train outstanding PhD candidates for careers in research and teaching at academic institutions all-around the world. PhD candidates will focus on one of five distinct fields of study: Economics, Econometrics and Management Science, Applied Economics, Finance & Accounting, and Marketing. In a nutshell the PhD programme provides excellent training, support and research facilities via one of our Graduate Schools: the Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM) and the Tinbergen Institute. Through this programme, students will also receive personal supervision by top researchers and also paid PhD positions. The duration of this program is 3 to 4 years depending on previous education.

Admission requirements

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

91+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

You have an MPhil, MSc or MA degree in Economics, Econometrics, Business or a related field (depending on the PhD project). Applicants with an MPhil or Research Master’s degree will be preferred. The Master’s programme should have been completed before the start of the PhD programme and you are expected to have obtained excellent results in your first degree / undergraduate study. You will need to show your skills by either a GMAT-test (Graduate Management Admission Test) or GRE-test (Graduate Record Examinations). In addition to these formal requirements, candidates for Erasmus School of Economics PhD programme are selected on the basis of their CV, grades, academic references, and interview(s) with the potential supervisor(s).

Program Duration

3 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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The Netherlands’ Erasmus University Rotterdam offers 13 international bachelor’s programmes and 30 Dutch programmes, covering:

International business
Economics and econometrics
Arts and culture
Communication and media
History
Psychology
Liberal arts and sciences
Philosophy
Management of social challenges

Tuition fees
Average tuition fees for non-European students are €8,000 per year and €2,168 for European students. Find out about financial support.

Entry requirements
Requirements vary depending on the program, but the university values motivation and advanced English language skills (TOEFL or IELTS). Additional criteria may include consideration of grades, diploma type, and in some cases, mathematics skills.

Business and management
Biomedical sciences
Development studies
Medicine
Economics
Psychology
Pedagogy and education
Arts and culture
Law
Media studies
And many more!

Tuition fees
Average tuition fees for non-European students are €14,800 per year and €2,168 for European students. Find out about financial support.

PhD programme (Erasmus School of Economics (ESE))

Main Campus Woudestein, Rotterdam, Netherlands

# 47QS Subject Rankings

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Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Application

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

In this guide you will find:

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