PhD in Economics

CERGE-EI offers a Western-style PhD program consisting of two years of MA-level coursework, followed by approximately two to four years of supervised PhD dissertation research. Students frequently conduct part of their research at major universities in Western Europe and North America.

For more details on the PhD program please consult the PhD Admissions section.

• Program of graduate studies in theoretical and applied economics modeled on top PhD programs in the US and Europe, language of instruction is English.

• Designed for those who want to pursue careers in academia, public service or business (see our MA and PhD Alumni Profiles for examples of job placements).

• Tuition waivers and stipends are supplied for most students.

• The MA degree is chartered in the US, while the PhD degree is both chartered in the US and accredited in the Czech Republic.

• CERGE-EI's Faculty are widely-published scholars from a variety of countries.

• Students encouraged to spend time during their studies at Western European and North American universities.

• Most students fully supported through tuition waivers and stipends and work-study opportunities