Overview

The programme is designed to prepare students for top-level jobs in academia, institutions and the private sector.

Features

From day one, our Economics PhD students at University College Dublin are part of a vibrant research community at UCD and in the Greater Dublin Area. Currently, over 50 students from 16 countries are enrolled in the programme.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

During the PhD phase, students carry out independent research. Each student is assigned a supervisor based on mutual interest as well as a Research Studies Panel, consisting of two additional faculty members.

In March of year 3, students have to pass a transfer seminar in order to progress to the final stage of the PhD.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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OTE

140

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Economics

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

140

Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to the PhD Programme in Economics, students must have completed a Masters in Economics comparable to the MSc programmes offered by our School.

Admission to the MLitt/PhD Programme will depend on the candidate's qualifications in terms of grades, English language skills, and reference letters, as well as the availability of faculty to provide thesis supervision.

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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

13730 EUR / year

≈ 13730 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7130 EUR / year

≈ 7130 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 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.

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