Overview
This program will be part of the Swiss Finance Institute PhD program for the Léman area (University of Geneva, University of Lausanne and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne).
Features
The PhD Program in Finance starts with a curriculum of PhD courses. The aim of this intensive course-work is to provide all candidates with a broad and complete education covering the basic building blocks and conceptual tools of finance.
Upon admission to the second phase of the program, Swiss Finance Institute PhD students select a thesis topic and choose their thesis advisor within one of the participating universities.
Programme Structure
The program covers a wide range of subjects including:
- Asset Pricing
- Financial Economics
- Financial Econometrics
- Corporate Finance
- Mathematical Finance
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Application deadlines: January 15 and March 31
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Finance View 7 other PhDs in Finance in SwitzerlandAcademic 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
Requested information:
- your personal details
- your academic background
- the doctoral program you wish to apply to
- the contact details of three referees
PDF documents to upload, written or translated into English, French, German or Italian:
- scans of your diplomas and grades from all academic institutions of higher education listed in your application (after and not including high-school)
- statement of objectives
- copy of your passport or official identity document
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 CHF per year during 48 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 CHF per year during 48 months.
- EPFL doctoral students are usually enrolled with a dual status as employees of the school.
- CHF 1500 doctoral tax charged at the completion of the studies.
Living costs for Lausanne
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
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