Overview

The selected cohorts of students that enroll the Programme each year receive training within a stimulating research environment.

The Economics programme offered by University of Porto is hosted by the Center for Economics and Finance at the U. Porto (cef.up), the leading research unit of the Faculty of Economics of University of Porto (FEP-UP), which sponsors several courses and seminars over the academic year.

Research papers are presented by visiting scholars, by Department faculty and by graduate students. Seminar attendance is an integral part of the PhD programme, as it provides students with knowledge about current research in their areas of interest, as well as acquaintance with researchers in such areas.

Presentation of their research results allows students to acquire key academic abilities and to obtain timely feedback from scholars and colleagues on their theses.

Student profile

The programme aims at providing students with advanced capabilities in Economic Theory and Quantitative Methods, allowing for a deeper understanding of various specialized areas of Economics and the development of skills for economic analysis and scientific research. Its structure is designed to ensure that the approved theses contribute to the advance of scientific knowledge in the student’s specialization area.

The programme encourages the submission of research results to publication in accredited scientific journals.

Accreditation

FEP received the AACSB international accreditation, one of the most important international certifications in the area of business education.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Mathematical Economics

Econometrics

Computational Economics

History of Economic Thought

Advanced Economic Analysis

Advanced Topics in Economics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-11 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Deadlines for the 2nd* call of applications:4/05/2023 until 22/05/2023 *will only open if there are leftover places from the previous call

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics International Development Econometrics

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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.

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

6000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 EUR per year during 48 months.
National

2750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 48 months.

Tuition fees for academic year 2023/24

This information does not exempt you from reading the information available on the official website: https://s.up.pt/p9is

Living costs for Porto

556 - 865 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

The Scientific Board encourages and supports students who wish to apply for scholarships or other financial support. The main institution responsible for awarding scholarships in Portugal is the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT).

Under the students’ international mobility protocols established between the University of Porto and several European universities, our doctorate students may apply for scholarship support in order to attend one semester abroad. Students applying for scholarships should seek advice from the Scientific Board on how to fill in the application form.

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.