Overview

The doctoral degree Doctor Europaeus is awarded upon completion of the European PhD in Socio-Economic and Statistical Studies (SESS) program from Humboldt University Berlin.

Features

An essential part of the curriculum is the experience gained through the study at partner universities. PhD candidates are required to spend at least one semester as well as a shorter research stay of 4–6 weeks abroad.

The doctoral candidates have the opportunity to draw from the teaching, supervision, and knowledge of more than 40 academic instructors at the nine partner universities in Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Haifa, Lille, Rome, Southampton, and Tampere.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The interrelationship between economic and social structure

Processes of change of economic organisations and institutions

Markets understood as social structures and networks

Labour markets, employment, and conflict

Welfare state analysis and social security

Economic and social inequality and perceptions of social justice

Socio-economic inequality and the vulnerabiliy of democratic societies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

February 16 - deadline

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Econometrics Statistics View 3 other PhDs in Econometrics in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is based on academic excellence and is open to students with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics or the social sciences.

Applicants from countries other than those of the partner universities are encouraged to apply. English proficiency at an academic level is assumed.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

The BGSS awards scholarships of up to 1200€/month for a maximum of 36 months, contingent on the successful completion of each year.

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for European PhD in Socio-Economic and Statistical Studies (SESS).

Available Scholarships

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