The PhD program is a challenging degree tailored for exceptional students with a strong commitment to Development Economics and a proven ability for inquisitive, independent work.
Development Economics, Ph.D.
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- 48 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee7063 EUR/yearTuition Fee4414 EUR/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
The PhD program is a challenging degree tailored for exceptional students with a strong commitment to Development Economics and a proven ability for inquisitive, independent work.
What is it?
Over the past decade, Development Economics has arguably become one of the most interesting fields in the profession. From global macroeconomic issues such as the determinants of economic growth, to carefully-crafted microeconomic work in which rigorously constructed theory is tested in developing countries, often using cutting-edge experimental or quasi-experimental techniques, Development Economics is at the heart of many current policy debates.
Attempting to answer such questions stands at the core of our program. Our 4 year PhD program is centered around a dissertation. This work represents a substantial contribution to Development Economics and demonstrates your ability to combine independent research with the formal methodologies and tools of the trade.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 30 ECTS
- Languages
- English
- French
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- classes cover a sequence of four courses in the first two semesters: micro- and macro-development PhD seminars
- one advanced econometrics class
- a class in impact evaluation
- Students can take a minor in another discipline (political science and anthropology/sociology of development being the most common), so as to be equipped to deal with complex issues from at least two academic standpoints.
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
100The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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7The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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600The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
General Requirements
Admissions are decided on the basis of individual files. Most candidates hold a Masters degree in economics with high marks. We consider both candidates from our own MIS program in economics, as well as candidates from outside universities with a top reputation.
Your complete application will be assessed by a committee of professors who will evaluate in particular your academic transcript, letters of recommendation, and motivation letter. The committee’s decision is final.
The main requirement to apply for one of our PhD programmes is a Master degree, or a degree deemed equivalent, in the social sciences; and, to the extent possible, a Master level research dissertation completed successfully.
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
7063 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7063 EUR per year and a duration of 48 months. -
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4414 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4414 EUR per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Genève
- 1925 - 2850 CHF/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Financial support takes the form of teaching assistantships, scholarships (both administered by the Institute) and research assistantships (usually administered by Professors using external funding). You can apply for support for your first year when applying to the Institute. Applications for support for subsequent years are submitted during the spring semester for funding starting in the next fall semester. While we cannot commit to fund all of our PhD students, the recent experience is that all of them obtained some funding.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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