Overview
The Economics PhD program from CEMFI is structured around coursework, participation in workshops, and the writing of a Master‘s thesis.
Students enjoy a stimulating academic environment with accessible and supportive faculty. The program comprises two stages: stage one, coursework; and stage two, research. The coursework stage provides students with state-of-the-art tools to successfully conduct research in an ample range of areas in Economics. The research stage fosters an international and interactive academic environment in which students grow to develop independent and productive career.
Key facts:
The typical duration of studies is five to six years. Students who successfully complete the two stages are awarded the degrees Master in Economics and Finance and PhD in Economics and Government. The Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo awards the official degrees of the CEMFI Graduate Program.
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Curriculum:
- Courses. The academic year starts with an intensive math course taught in September. This is followed in the fall and winter terms by core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. In the spring term, and during the fall and winter terms of the second year, students take elective courses, acquiring frontier knowledge in their chosen fields of specialization.
- Workshops. The coursework is complemented with a series of workshops that are designed to aid students learn how to read and discuss research-oriented and policy-oriented papers in applied economics while acquiring presentation skills.
- Master Thesis. During the spring term of the second year, students write a research paper (officially, the Master thesis) on their field of interest under the supervision of a faculty member. This paper constitutes the first step towards the PhD dissertation.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
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Other requirements
General requirements
- This programme require GRE® scores, however, has not provided a recommended or minimum required score range.
- The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide.
- The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a
- Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
- Graduate degree. In a related discipline (if applicable)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Proof of English knowledge. A minimum TOEFL score of 100 or a minimum
- IELTS score of 7
Reference letters. (At least) two confidential reference letters
Statement of purpose
Curriculum vitae
Academic transcripts
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6600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6600 EUR per year during 60 months. -
EU/EEA
3300 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3300 EUR per year during 60 months.
- EUR 40.58 (yr 1)/EUR 7.78 (yr 2)
Living costs for Madrid
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Funding
We offer academic-merit based scholarships and tuition waivers to students of allnationalities. To be considered for funding, please select the appropriate checkbox in theapplication form. Please note that this selection will not affect the chances of beingadmitted to the program.
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