Overview
Doctoral students demonstrate a systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of the skills and methods of research associated with that field.
They can conceive, implement, and adapt a research process with scientific integrity.
Study Economics at University of Zurich
- Doctoral students can undertake original research which expands existing knowledge through substantial research contributions.
- Doctoral students can analyze and solve complex problems and critically reflect on scientifically relevant issues.
- They present and discuss their research field to the international scientific community as well as communicate their research field to the general public.
- Graduates of the structured Economics (Track B) PhD program offered at University of Zurich successfully completed courses with a total work load of 93 ECTS credits and are especially prepared for an academic career.
- The doctoral thesis covers a specific subject in Economics (Track B) of current scientific interest in great depth, and is publicly defended.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Econometrics for Research Students
- Macroeconomics for Research Students
- Microeconomics for Research Students
- International Trade
- Market Design
- Political Economy
- Public Economics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Economics Mathematics Econometrics View 21 other PhDs in Economics in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
Master’s degree diploma from a state-accredited university.
Credits for any transferred coursework must also have been acquired at a state-accredited university.
The diploma itself is state-accredited.
The diploma grants entitlement to pursue doctoral studies at a state-accredited university in the relevant country.
Tuition Fee
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300 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 150 CHF per semester during 36 months.
Living costs for Zürich
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