Overview

The graduate is proficient in scientific methods of work, which he/she is able to use independently and creatively in scientific and research activities and in demanding practical conceptual work. He or she has in- depth knowledge, an understanding of broader relationships and a sophisticated knowledge of scientific and research methods and procedures that meet international criteria. The graduate demonstrates the ability to conceive, design, implement and adapt a large-scale research process with academic integrity, while being able to develop and offer his/her own solutions to problems in the field of public sector economics and public policy based on theoretical understanding of the problem (Active involvement in scientific research projects).

Key Facts

During his/her studies, he/she publishes the results of his/her scientific research activities, which are subjected to domestic and international review in scientific forums and journals (Contributions of top international quality, Publication outputs). During his/her studies, he/she will produce a comprehensive qualifying work (Dissertation Project for the Dissertation Examination, Dissertation), which will contribute to expanding and pushing the boundaries of knowledge of the problems of public economics and policy through original research.The graduate of Public Economics and Policy programme from Matej Bel University is able to identify and critically analyze a problem, evaluate the results of his/her research and synthesize new and comprehensive solutions and ideas with application not only in the development of theory but also in social practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodology and Ethics

Public Economics

Local and Regional Economy and Policy

Civil Society

Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

Disciplines

Economics Public Policy

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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.

Other requirements

General requirements

All doctoral study programmes of the Economics Faculty of MBU have the same admission conditions.

The basic condition for admission to Doctoral study is completion of the Master study.

An applicant who does not prove that the basic admission condition for study has been met at the time of verification of compliance with the admission conditions may be admitted to the study conditionally, for study has bane met no later than the date designated for enrollment in study.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2500 EUR / year

≈ 2500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2500 EUR / year

≈ 2500 EUR / year

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Scholarships Information

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