Overview

The prestige of Corvinus University of Budapest 's World Economics programme is marked by four members of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences among our founders and faculty: Tamás Szentes, Tibor Palánkai, Mihály Simai, and László Csaba.

Key facts

Our research profile is rooted in world and development economics, but our research covers the full spectrum of global economic systems:

Global Systems: International political economy, globalization, and technological transition.
Integration and Governance: European economic integration, and the institutional framework and operation of the EU.
Economic Models: Comparative and institutional economics, development studies.
Finance and Regions: International finance and regional economics.

Our goal is for our students to graduate in accordance with the highest international academic standards. We provide a dynamic research environment where doctoral students:

Are active participants in research: They can join international projects such as Fatigue or Poprebel.
Are members of international networks: Our school is a member of prestigious organizations such as UACES, CES, CEEISA, and EACES.
Benefit from strategic cooperation: We maintain close ties with the HUN-REN CERS Institute of World Economics, providing opportunities for joint workshops and practical research experience.

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Programme Structure

Topics include:

International Economics

International Finances

World Economics

International Political Economy

Regional Studies and Economy

Development Economics and Studies

European Economic Integration and Governance

Institutions of the European Union

Globalization and Technology

Institutional Economics

Comparative Economics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-23 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

Economics View 3 other PhDs in Economics in Hungary

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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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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Research Proposal: Maximum 8,000 characters (excluding bibliography). Please formulate specific research questions or hypotheses, outline the proposed methodology, and present the relevant contemporary literature. Candidates should justify their chooses the World Economy Programme of the Corvinus Doctoral School of International Relations and Political Science (NKPDI). The bibliography should consist of 5–10 key references.
Curriculum Vitae (CV): Please include prior publications, TDK/OTDK (Scientific Students’ Association) results, professional experience, and the title of your Master’s (MA) thesis. The CV must also include a one-paragraph statement regarding your motivation for applying.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3958 EUR / year

≈ 3958 EUR / year

Additional Details

Hungarian citizens and foreigners (EU and EEA): HUF 800,000/semester

Living costs

Budapest

Hungary

172338 - 268251 HUF / month

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