Highlights
Tuition fee
17000 EUR / year
17000 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
17000 EUR / year
17000 EUR / year
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Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Vienna, Austria
Campus location
Vienna, Austria
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The aim of the PhD program in Economics at Central European University (CEU) is to help you develop your own research agenda as quickly as possible and get you working on it full time. This means you must have a solid knowledge of MA-level core subjects (micro-, macroeconomics and econometrics) from your previous program.  

Overview

Key Facts of the PhD program in Economics at Central European University (CEU) 

  • You will have coursework in the core subjects and two fields of your choice in the first two years of the program.

Programme Structure

Core courses

  • Advanced Microeconomics 
  • Advanced Macroeconomics
  • Advanced Econometrics
  • Advanced Labor Economics
  • Psychology and Economics

  • Financial Economics

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
100
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IELTS
7

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Vienna, Austria

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Academic requirements

GRE admission requirements GRE®
Required
GMAT admission requirements GMAT
Required

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
100
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Other requirements

General requirements

General CEU Admission Requirements:

  • Completed CEU Application Form
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Academic Records
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency

In addition to meeting the General CEU Admissions Requirements, applicants must submit:

  • a 500-word research proposal
  • three letters of recommendation
  • general GRE

Successful applicants usually possess an MA (or equivalent) in economics (or a related field).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

  • International

    Non-residents
    17000 EUR / year
    ≈ 17000 EUR / year

  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    17000 EUR / year
    ≈ 17000 EUR / year

Additional Details

  • Doctoral programs (first 18 months): 17,000 EUR
  • Doctoral programs after comprehensive examination: 8,500 EUR

Living costs

Vienna

Austria
861 - 1331 EUR / month

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 Economics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
03 Apr 2026
Summer School Grant
Merit-based

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Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
Provided by university
Grant
800 EUR
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Award for Advanced Doctoral Students
Merit-based

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Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
Provided by university
Grant
500 EUR
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Academic Achievement Award for First-Year Doctoral Students
Merit-based

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Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
Provided by university
Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
07 Nov 2026
Winter School Grant

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Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
Provided by university
Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Best Dissertation Award
Merit-based

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Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2027
Ernst Mach Grant for studying at an Austrian University of Applied Sciences

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility in Austria

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2027
Ernst Mach Grant - Worldwide

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
ARGE Donauländer Scholarships

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Province of Lower Austria
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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