Overview

Why GPEF?

The Graduate Programme in Economics and Finance offers a structured Ph.D. programme tailored towards a high-quality and internationally oriented education in economics, econometrics and financial research. The University of St. Gallen (HSG) is one of the most renowned universities in the fields of finance, economics, and business in Europe.

GPEF Finance graduates are regularly selected for very reputable academic and non-academic positions. The GPEF Ph.D. programme provides a solid basis for starting an international academic career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Market Microstructure
Empirical Corporate Finance
Asset Management
Regression Analysis for Spatial Data
Insurance Economics
Theoretical and Empirical Asset Pricing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

52 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. Gallen, Switzerland

Disciplines

Finance View 9 other PhDs in Finance 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

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

You can apply for Ph.D. studies in Finance if you hold an equivalent Master's degree in economic sciences, or in a discipline related to those taught at the HSG’s School of Finance.
A minimum average grade of 5.00 (not rounded) is required. This is equivalent to a minimum average grade of 2.00 (not rounded) in Germany and Austria.
Depending on your previous university degree, additional programme-specific requirements may be imposed upon admission.
Admission to our Ph.D. programmes is not possible with degrees from a University of Applied Sciences (a tertiary education institution without the right to award doctorates) or with an MBA.

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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

2158 CHF / year

≈ 2158 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1258 CHF / year

≈ 1258 CHF / year

Living costs

Sankt Gallen

Switzerland

1540 - 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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Available Scholarships

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