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Master of Economics PhD Track at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Spain, Barcelona

The Economics PhD Track at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Barcelona, Spain, the program is taught in English and takes 9 months to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 1, 2027.

About Master of Economics PhD Track

Overview Launched in 1993 and currently organized jointly by the UPF Department of Economics and Business and Barcelona GSE, the UPF PhD Program attracts students of exceptional talent and provides a strong foundation, a stimulating environment, and worldwide placement in the most prestigious institutions, research centers, and universities. The PhD Track Program is Year 1 of the UPF PhD. Upon completion of the PhD Track Program, graduates are awarded the Barcelona GSE Master's Degree in Economics and Finance and proceed to Year 2 of the PhD (detailed in the schedule below).Study with accomplished research facultyCourses in the PhD Track Program are designed and taught by Barcelona GSE Affiliated Professors at the UPF Department of Economics and Business and the Center for Research on International Economics (CREI), two of Europe's top research groups.Among them are recipients of ERC Grants and other competitive international funding, authors of publications in top journals, and fellows of the Econometric Society and NBER, to name just a few of their accomplishments. They will be your teachers, your mentors, your thesis supervisors, and down the road, your colleagues. Accreditation All Barcelona GSE Master degrees have been recognized by the Catalan and Spanish Education authorities and within the framework of the Bologna Process (in Spanish, “Master Universitario o Master Oficial”).The Barcelona GSE has been distinguished as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence in every edition of the program (2012-15; 2016-19; 2020-23)

The PhD track of the Master's Degree in Economics in Finance is the first year of the PhD program at Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Disciplines

EconomicsEconometricsStatistics

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Economics PhD Track at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Academic Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 90

Other Requirements

1An undergraduate/bachelor/grado/laurea, or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university (for Bologna degrees, a minimum of 180 ECTS are required).A typical applicant would hold a University Diploma in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Business Administration. See our Student Profile for more detailed information.GRE General TestCandidates will also be evaluated on the following admission criteria:Outstanding academic recordQuantitative skillsReference letters

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Economics PhD Track at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Master of Economics PhD Track at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

Spain, Barcelona