Overview

About the program

The Competition Economics program at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf focuses on applied research in competition economics, using micro-economic, empirical and experimental methods. We utilize an industrial organization approach that investigates the potential and the limits of competition as well as the sources and consequences of market power.

Our research aims at deriving policy solutions and policy recommendations for competition policy and market regulation purposes to protect and strengthen market competition. Our approach also uses institutional economics which accounts for the political and regulatory environment as well as for boundedly rational consumer behavior.

Programme Structure

The program is divided into three focus areas which complement one another:

The focus area "Institutions" analyzes design and consequences of competition rules and market regulations both at a general and at a sector-specific level.
The area "Related Markets" comprises the analysis of interdependent markets, which includes two-sided markets, vertically and internationally related markets.
The third area targets "Consumer Behavior" and examines both demand sided frictions and the implications deviations from rational behavior among consumers may have for competition and consumer policy and how both policy areas interact.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Düsseldorf, Germany

Disciplines

Economics View 25 other PhDs in Economics in Germany

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally you need to hold an excellent master's or diploma degree in the appropriate field.
A good command of either English or German is a requirement for acceptance.

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

social contribution fee: €321 per semester

Living costs for Düsseldorf

996 - 1318 EUR /month

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