Doutoramento emEconomics

The main aim of the PhD in Economics is to provide advanced education in preparation for a position in a profession that demands a high level of technical and scientific qualification. It also enables you to pursue an international career in economics and in highly qualified roles in the public or private sector.

The scientific research that takes place in the ISEG research centres is an important element of the scientific support for this programme, with emphasis on the fields of Economics (UECE) and Applied Mathematics (CEMAPRE). It is these research centres, integrated in REM, that host the PhD students.

Target

Those who are looking for an advanced education and who wish to carry out research in Economics, in preparation for a highly qualified role in the public sector or private sector. Such a position includes university teaching and research; the leadership and management of national and international organizations; consulting; training; and research projects and studies.

Programme Details

For the PhD Programme in Economics, subjects of an economic nature are studied to an advanced level (Macro and Microeconomics) as well as their applications, employing mathematical, statistical, and econometric methods.

Employment

The PhD in Economics aims to provide an education that prepares PhD graduates for professional work that demands a higher degree of technical and scientific expertise, preparing them for international careers in Economics.

Study Methodology

At the end of the 1st Year of the programme, a consolidated version of the thesis project is assessed in the Research Seminar, where alterations are suggested, and a supervisor is appointed from amongst the faculty. The processes of preparing, researching and writing a thesis last for two academic years in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for ISEG PhD Programmes.

Thesis topics can be typically related to the research of the faculty, which as been published notably in top journals such as: American Economic Review; European Economic Review; Experimental Economics; Games and Economic Behavior; Journal of Banking and Finance; Journal of Business & Economic Statistics; Journal of Econometrics; Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control; Journal of International Economics; Journal of International Money and Finance; Journal of Monetary Economics; Journal of Regional Science; Oxford Economic Papers; Public Choice.

Study Plans

See the description of each Curricular Units here.

Admissions & Fees

Entry Conditions and Selection Criteria

Applications are welcome from graduates of the ISEG Masters in Economics, the Masters in Monetary and Financial Economics, or an equivalent Masters. Applicants who have a Master’s degree or equivalent degree in another field may be admitted, but only if they have successfully studied for a syllabus similar to the syllabus of the 1st Semester of the ISEG Masters in Economics.

The selection of candidates is carried out by the Scientific Committee of the PhD Programme, based on the following criteria:

Master’s degree and corresponding final grade;
Bachelor’s degree and respective final grade;
Scientific curriculum and relevant professional experience.

Tuition Fee

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