Overview

The specialisation in Economics from NHH Norwegian School of Economics aims to give dedicated graduate students a solid training in performing high quality scientific research in economics, making use of the empirical and theoretical techniques that reflect the state of the art in the field.

Research environment

Every PhD candidate is provided with office space, computer facilities and administrative support. We make a particular effort to include the PhD candidates in the research activities of the department.

We also arrange the possibility for PhD candidates to pay a long term visit to foreign institution that are part of the department’s networks.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include

Applied Microeconomics

Behavioural Economics

Economic History

Industrial Organisation

International Economics

Labour Economics

Macroeconomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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4.5

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bergen, Norway

Disciplines

Economics View 3 other PhDs in Economics in Norway

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

153 _(verbal)

152 _{(quantitative)}

GMAT

600

English requirements

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OR

90

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in business economics, economics, finance or another quantitative discipline. In addition applicants should have a strong background in economics and master the standard tools in mathematics (linear algebra, calculus, optimisation), and statistics (hypothesis testing, estimation).

They should also be fluent in English. Moreover, applications with master's degrees from non-Nordic countries should complement their applications with recent GMAT or GRE test scores.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

The programme is fully funded. As a PhD Research Scholar, you will be a member of our faculty, and you will be both a student and an employee.

Living costs

Bergen

Norway

10362 - 16828 NOK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.