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Department of Economics accept PhD-students every year.
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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

The application period for doctoral studies starting in Autumn 2026 is now open. Deadline is February 1st 2026.

Apply here: Up to 6 Doctoral positions in Economics