| Application Deadline: | January 25 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 15,750 | ||
| Location: | Budapest / Hungary / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
The Department of Economics trains future economists in standard economic theory as well as in many applied fields. The program enables students to use the tools of economic analysis in order to solve problems that today’s societies face.
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
This program prepares graduates for a career in research, teaching or government service. Doctoral candidates are trained to analyze and solve fundamental economic questions.
Career Paths
Graduates find top job positions in banking and business, and at governmental and international organizations. The program also prepares Master’s students for future doctoral studies and doctoral graduates for successful careers in research and academia.
Selected areas of research
• International business cycles
• International macroeconomics
• Applied econometrics
• Labor economics
• Corporate governance
• Pension economics
• Econometrics of panel data
• Economics of regulation
• Financial economics
• International trade
• Educational economics
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
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* Master’s degree in Economics or in related fields (i.e. Mathematics, Statistics, etc) or equivalent degrees with a GPA of 3.33 or higher
* GRE test scores (
* A 500-word research proposal/motivation letter
* Curriculum vitae
* Three letters of recommendation
* Complete online application at:
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
CEU and all its degree programs are registered and accredited in the US. The University and an increasing number of its programs are also accredited in Hungary. In addition, several CEU degrees are awarded jointly with other leading European universities. Thus, CEU education is globally recognized and highly valued opening unique career prospects for its graduates all over the world.
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