Overview
The faculty at City, University of London comprises over 50 scholars conducting state-of-the-art research in all key areas of finance and it is located within the City of London, the world's most prominent financial centre. No other PhD programme in Finance gives you such access to the City of London.
The unique and direct access to leading figures from the real world of finance enables us to blend the latest theory and thinking with the latest real-world experience and developments within the PhD in Finance.
Research
Finance PhD students carry out research in a wide variety of areas and receive feedback from an outstanding array of scholars, all of them at the forefront of the academic debate. The faculty fosters an engaging approach to research where collaborations across areas are encouraged.
We take pride in producing research of the highest academic standard, and our research is published routinely in the top finance journals.
Programme Structure
Our research covers all the core areas of finance, including:- Asset Pricing
- Banking and FinTech
- Commodity, Shipping Finance and Risk Management
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Governance and ESG
- Finance and the Real Economy
- Financial Econometrics
- International Finance
- Market Microstructure
- Mathematical Finance
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Finance View 46 other PhDs in Finance in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
To be eligible to apply for next academic year, you must hold a first degree (a first or equivalent) in a subject related to your proposed research topic.
The following qualifications are highly desirable and would enhance your likelihood of being accepted:
- A masters degree from a leading institution with a distinction or equivalent
- A GRE or GMAT score is required for applicants Management and highly recommended for applicants in Finance and Actuarial Science.
Our students have a variety of academic backgrounds ranging from Accounting, Actuarial Science and Economics to Engineering, Finance, Management and Mathematics.
Tuition Fee
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International
12250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12250 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4880 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4880 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for London
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Scholarships Information
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