Overview

The programme is designed to prepare students for top-level jobs in academia, institutions and the private sector.

Features

From day one, our Economics PhD students at University College Dublin are part of a vibrant research community at UCD and in the Greater Dublin Area. Currently, over 50 students from 16 countries are enrolled in the programme.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

During the PhD phase, students carry out independent research. Each student is assigned a supervisor based on mutual interest as well as a Research Studies Panel, consisting of two additional faculty members.

In March of year 3, students have to pass a transfer seminar in order to progress to the final stage of the PhD.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-05-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to the PhD Programme in Economics, students must have completed a Masters in Economics comparable to the MSc programmes offered by our School.

Admission to the MLitt/PhD Programme will depend on the candidate's qualifications in terms of grades, English language skills, and reference letters, as well as the availability of faculty to provide thesis supervision.

Tuition Fee

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International

13080 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13080 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

6790 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6790 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 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 Economics.

Available Scholarships

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

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