Overview

This Applied Economics programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on the development of rigorous applied economic research, combining theoretical knowledge with advanced quantitative and methodological tools. It supports the production of original, high-quality research that contributes to major debates within the field of economics.

Key Facts

The academic environment brings together a faculty with strong international recognition and collaboration with external institutions, enabling participation in joint research initiatives and co-supervised projects. Candidates engage with a broad range of topics, including macroeconomic policy, labour markets, industrial organisation, regional development, and environmental economics, within an internationally oriented research setting.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its scientific rigor and alignment with established research lines. Supervision includes advising on methodological approaches, monitoring progress, supporting publication-oriented research, and assisting in thesis preparation and completion, with opportunities for international collaboration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Macroeconomics and Economic Policy
Labour and International Economics
Applied Microeconomics and Industrial Organisation
Regional and Urban Economics
Public Economics and Environmental Economics
Quantitative Methods in Economics
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: March 21, May 30, July 31, October 15

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Economics View 10 other PhDs in Economics in Spain

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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

Master’s degree in Economics (minimum 60 ECTS) or equivalent required
Prior studies must cover macroeconomics, microeconomics, econometrics, and quantitative methods
English proficiency at minimum B2 level required
Minimum grade of 7 required for MAREB applicants; others must show equivalent standards
Academic record evaluated (60%)
Research grants considered (10%)
Research stays abroad evaluated (10%)
Personal interview assessed (20%)
Up to 30 ECTS of supplementary training may be required in economics or quantitative methods

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year

Additional Details

If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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