Application and admission
On this page, you will find the information you need to apply for the PhD Programme in Economics, including eligibility, admission process and application details.
Eligibility
The PhD Programme in Economics is open for applicants from around the world and with all research interests within economics.
To be eligible for admission, the applicant must meet the requirements for basic and special eligibility below. These requirements will generally be met by applicants with a masters in economics or related field, like finance or statistics.
Basic eligibility: the applicant must have a degree awarded at advanced level; or have completed studies for at least 240 higher education credits of which at least 60 higher education credits were awarded at advanced level; or have equivalent qualifications.
Special eligibility: the applicant must have completed at least 90 higher education credits in economics; or have completed at least 30 higher education credits in economics at advanced level; or have equivalent qualifications.
Application and admission
Applications to the PhD Programme in Economics are made through the University of Gothenburg’s online recruitment system and is now open and deadline is February 1st 2027. The Department of Economics advertises available PhD positions separately for each admission round. Please consult the current recruitment advertisement for information about available positions, application deadlines and how to apply here
Selection and assessment
Admission to the PhD Programme in Economics is competitive. Meeting the formal eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.
Applications are assessed by the Department of Economics’ PhD Admissions Committee. The assessment considers applicants’ academic qualifications, preparation for doctoral studies and potential to conduct independent research in economics.
Particular weight is placed on:
- The quality of submitted research work, including the master’s thesis.
- Letters of recommendation and assessments of the applicant’s academic and research potential.
- Academic performance, especially at master’s level.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview as part of the selection process
The admission process
Following the application deadline, eligible applications are reviewed by the Department’s PhD Admissions Committee. Candidates are assessed on the basis of their submitted materials, and shortlisted applicants are invited to an online interview. Admission decisions are communicated following the selection process. Please consult the current recruitment advertisement for the application deadline and expected timeline
Applicants do not need to contact potential supervisors as part of their application. Supervisors are assigned following admission to the programme