Overview

This Economic Analysis programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on rigorous training in economic analysis, combining theoretical foundations with advanced quantitative methods to support high-quality research. It enables the development of original contributions to economics across core areas such as macroeconomics, microeconomics, and empirical analysis.

Key Facts

The academic environment is highly international and research-oriented, bringing together leading economists, research institutes, and an active academic community. Candidates benefit from strong interaction with faculty, access to collaborative networks, and immersion in an English-speaking research setting, supporting engagement with global academic and professional opportunities.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research lines. Supervision includes advising on theoretical and empirical methods, monitoring progress, facilitating participation in international research networks, and supporting the preparation and completion of the doctoral thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Empirical Quantitative Economics
Econometric Methods
Economic Theory and Analysis
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 20, May 30, July 30, September 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 Economic Analysis (UAB) or QEM programme preferred
Equivalent qualifications (bachelor’s + 2-year master’s) may be considered
Candidates from other backgrounds must pass exams in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and/or Quantitative Methods
Academic background: bachelor’s in Economics or related (up to 2 points) and advanced master’s in economic analysis (up to 3 points)
English proficiency at B2 level (up to 1 point; may be waived in some cases)
Motivation letter demonstrating research fit (up to 2 points)
Three recommendation letters evaluated (up to 2 points)
Minimum score of 7/10 required for admission

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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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

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

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