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
We plan to open the next application period for autumn 2027 admission in November 2026. Competition is fierce; for autumn 2026, we received over 200 applications. Please read through the mandatory documents below to ensure a strong application.