Overview

You will acquire skills and competencies from leading economists and at the same time develop your own research programme. After successful completion of the The Economics research programme Bratislava University of Economics and Business, you will find prestige positions in academia, in international environment, in executive positions in the public sector, or in the private sector.

Key Facts

The university's extensive international ties allow students to attend courses taught by experts from leading universities around the world (such as University of Vienna and WU Wien, University of Coimbra, CERGE-EI, Chapman University) in addition to internationally recognized domestic university teachers.

Students devote themselves independently to the original research programme, which is closely supervised and led by faculty members. In this regard, they cooperate mainly with their supervisor.

Programme Structure

The study programme is taught in English. It prepares graduates who are competitive in the international labour market. It reflects the fact that economic research at the European level is conducted in English.

It contributes to the internationalization and openness of education at the EUBA Faculty of Economics and Finance It takes place through international cooperation with partner institutions, active involvement of foreign professors and lecturers in teaching and research activities and seminars of doctoral students.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-12 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bratislava, Slovakia

Disciplines

Economics View 9 other PhDs in Economics in Slovakia

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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

CV or Resume

Motivation Letter

Framework project ranged the dissertation topic

List of published professional and scientific works

Decision on the Recognition of Master Diploma (Applicant is oblidged to apply for recognition at EUBA sufficient time in advance)

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Bratislava

Slovakia

600 - 980 EUR / month

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

Funding

Talented students with excellent academic performance are eligible for EUBA’s merit scholarship. Merit scholarship is possible to be received only after the first year of study is completed at the EUBA and only best students are awarded. Students do not have to apply for this scholarship, best students will be contacted automatically by the study department of the respective faculty.

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Scholarships Information

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