Overview

Within the context of doctoral studies, doctoral candidates must generally provide required transcripts of grades for all doctoral level courses/seminars, amounting to at least 24 ECTS credits. The doctoral program in Administrative Science is offered by the University of Bern

If passed, courses and lectures taken at well-estsablished, recognized institutions offering doctoral degree programs may be counted without grades according to their respective levels, even if transcripts are not provided upon request. A maximum of 50% of the required credits may be accepted without grades. The credits earned are documented in a Diploma Supplement.

The completion of more extensive and cohesive programs (30-60 ECTS credits) is recorded in the Diploma Supplement.

Dissertation

The dissertation is an independent research project. It must focus on a topic of the administrative sciences and should be interdisciplinary in nature. The dissertation comprises a monograph or a compilation of at least three specialized articles in the administrative sciences, with at least two being accepted for publication in recognized journals. Co-authorships are possible, also with one of the reviewers (maximum 50% of the papers, i.e., in the case of three: one). An additional reviewer must then be found for co-authored papers.

Programme Structure

Within the context of doctoral studies, doctoral candidates must generally provide required transcripts of grades for all doctoral level courses/seminars, amounting to at least 24 ECTS credits.

If passed, courses and lectures taken at well-estsablished, recognized institutions offering doctoral degree programs may be counted without grades according to their respective levels, even if transcripts are not provided upon request.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland

Disciplines

Business Administration Public Administration View 20 other PhDs in Business Administration in Switzerland

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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.

Other requirements

General requirements

For admission to doctoral study at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences or the Faculty of Law, candidates must have attained the title of Master in Public Management and Policy or, at the University of Bern, the title of Master in Economics or Business Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Law, or a corresponding Licentiate, with an overall grade point of at least 4.75.

Equivalent specialized diplomas from other Swiss or foreign universities may be recognized from the most closely associated faculties.
Admittance to doctoral studies presupposes that a university lecturer has agreed to mentor/tutor the candidate during the dissertation project.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

400 CHF / year

≈ 400 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

400 CHF / year

≈ 400 CHF / year

Living costs

Bern

Switzerland

1655 - 2130 CHF / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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