Overview

Students of the PhD program in Economics at Central European University (CEU) build upon the knowledge gained in bachelor’s and master’s level degrees with advanced coursework in macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics. You will become familiar with the practical applications of the key concepts and formal methodologies in real-world scenarios.

Key Facts

Select two areas of specialization within the broad field of applied economics

Access to a broader pool of available doctoral thesis supervisors and an opportunity to participate in VEGC PhD conferences, PhD seminars, and research seminars

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Programme Structure

Core courses

Advanced Microeconomics

Advanced Macroeconomics

Advanced Econometrics

Advanced Labor Economics

Psychology and Economics

Financial Economics

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

Economics View 8 other PhDs in Economics in Austria

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

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130

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5

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76

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IELTS

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General requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in economics or a related field, such as mathematics or statistics, with a GPA of 3.33 or higher.

GRE is waived for CEU Master of Arts in Economics, Data and Policy students, applying for the program.

A solid foundational knowledge of the core subjects (microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics) from your previous master’s level program.

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Tuition Fees

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17000 EUR / year

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17000 EUR / year

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Additional Details

Doctoral programs (first 18 months): 17,000 EUR

Doctoral programs after comprehensive examination: 5,500 EUR

Living costs

Vienna

Austria

861 - 1331 EUR / month

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