Overview

The Ph.D. Program in Finance at Tilburg University provides an in-depth knowledge of asset pricing, corporate finance, banking, household finance, market microstructure and many other fields of finance, which will allow students to successfully pursue their research interests. Knowledge, curiosity, creativity and analytical abilities are among the skills that our Ph.D. program nurtures. We have currently over 20 Ph.D. students.

Features

These students come from various countries, and they have different interests and backgrounds. English is the working language on the floor, as it is on the whole campus.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Our faculty is highly international, and includes scholars at the top of their fields. Faculty/student interaction is among the highest among competing programs.

Students are encouraged to approach any member of faculty to discuss ideas or to ask for advice.

That's why we can offer very close individual supervision.

Each Ph.D. student is mentored by one faculty member per quarter. Ph.D. student offices are back to back with those of faculty, and interaction is strong. Ph.D. students are closely overseen by the Graduate Program Coordinator.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tilburg, Netherlands

Disciplines

Finance

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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

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A letter of motivation, including research area/topics of interest

A curriculum vitae

At least two reference letters including the contact details of the referees

Samples of written work, e.g. a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis, if available in English

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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

When you are accepted in the PhD in Business program, you will become a fulltime employee of Tilburg School of Economics and Management.

Living costs

Tilburg

Netherlands

700 - 1100 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 Finance.

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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