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Tuition fee
540 EUR / year
540 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
540 EUR / year
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Duration
36 months
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36 months
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Campus location
Barcelona, Spain
Campus location
Barcelona, Spain

About

The PhD programme in Applied Economics at the Autonomous University of Barcelona is unlike any other in the Catalan university context. The programme aims to provide future researchers with a sound knowledge of economic theory, quantitative methods and methodological tools, to help them conduct original, high-quality research in applied economics.

Overview

The objective of the PhD in Applied Economics at the Autonomous University of Barcelona is to prepare students to carry out an original, complex and innovative research project that makes a significant contribution to the discipline and is of great practical use to economic actors, the government and the markets.

Professional opportunities

The experience of the last few years shows that most graduates from this programme go on to pursue an academic career. A large number of these graduates are currently employed as lecturers and researchers at different research centres and universities in Spain and abroad. It is worth pointing out here that the department provides support to candidates in the economists' Job Market.

Secondly, several graduates from the programme are working in different areas of public administration (Generalitat, Ministries, CTESC, etc.) and national and international organisations, both public and private (World Bank, European Union, Central Banks in different countries, etc.), mainly in research but also in management roles.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

  • Applied Macroeconomics: Economic Policy, Labour Economics, International Economics and Economic Development
  • Applied Microeconomics: Regional and Urban Economics, Industrial Organisation and Transport Economics
  • Public Economics and Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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  • Pre-registration deadlines: 20 March, 30 May, 30 July, 15 October, 15 November 

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Barcelona, Spain

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

    • Certification or academic record of the Degree or the Spanish or foreign degree
    • Certification or academic record of the Master's Degree / Doctoral Program
    • Certification or academic record of the DEA or the Research Proficiency
    • Motivation letter
    • Research project or plan
    • DNI / Passport
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Reference letters
    • Document of acceptance of the academic tutor
    • Document of acceptance of the thesis supervisor
    • If the thesis supervisor is external to the UAB, CV of the thesis supervisor with investigative merits: doctor's degree, publications, research projects, congresses
    • Language level accreditation
    • Accreditation of courses on quantitative and / or qualitative methodological techniques

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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  • International

    540 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months.
  • EU/EEA

    540 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Barcelona

770 - 1360 EUR /month
Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Applied Economics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Go-Again Alumni Scholarship
Merit-based

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Spanish Studies Abroad Alumni Scholar Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available

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