The doctoral programme gives students a firm background in the newest theoretical concepts and quantitative methods of economics and finance, in order to gain the skills needed to write a doctoral thesis in line with the highest internationally recognised standards. Aside from training in economic theory and econometrics, which provides the tools to undertake research in a wide range of research fields, students acquire expertise in the main research fields of the department, e.g. finance, labour economics, public economics, behavioural economics. The doctoral programme offers the benefits of an American Ph.D. programme with a well-structured curriculum. This enables students to progress quickly towards their thesis topic and their own research interests. The programme takes care to provide the active involvement of supervising professors, special doctoral seminars and the opportunity to complete research papers. The entire programme is conducted in English. Graduates of the programme are prepared for leading positions in academic institutions, industry, the financial sector and government departments.

The three-year programme is open to graduates and pending graduates with an outstanding master’s degree or a German “Diplom” in economics, business economics, mathematics or related fields.

Outstanding doctoral students are supported by a three-year scholarship.

The Department of Economics at the University of Konstanz is one of the premier departments of its kind in Germany.

The University of Konstanz is one of the nine Universities of Excellence in Germany.

For further information and to apply for the doctoral programme, visit our website.