Overview

Doctoral students in the Banking and Finance programme from University of Zurich can analyze and solve complex problems and critically reflect on scientifically relevant issues.

They present and discuss their research field to the international scientific community as well as communicate their research field to the general public.

The doctoral thesis covers a specific subject in Banking and Finance of current scientific interest in great depth, and is publicly defended.

Educational goals

Students who intend to pursue an academic career and hold a Master's degree (or equivalent, such as the Swiss lic. oec. or the German Universitätsdiplom) with a distinction of at least "magna cum laude" are offered the opportunity to take courses in the Track B program in Banking and Finance in preparation for writing a dissertation.

The structured Doctoral program in Banking and Finance (Track B) at the University of Zurich is part of the Swiss Finance Institute PhD Program, which operates at three campuses in Geneva/Lausanne, Lugano and Zurich.

The program is targeted towards the pursuit of academic excellence. It aims at providing an intellectual environment and a curriculum comparable with the top PhD programs in Europe and North America.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Banking and Contract Economics

Contemporary Readings on Behavior in Organizations

Corporate Finance

Cultural Economics and Finance

Current Topics in Management and Busines Ethics

Designing Great Questionnaires

Digital Tools for Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

93 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Zürich, Switzerland

Disciplines

Finance Banking 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

Master’s degree diploma from a state-accredited university.

Credits for any transferred coursework must also have been acquired at a state-accredited university.

The diploma itself is state-accredited.

The diploma grants entitlement to pursue doctoral studies at a state-accredited university in the relevant country.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

300 CHF / year

≈ 300 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

300 CHF / year

≈ 300 CHF / year

Additional Details

Surcharge for foreign students at PhD level - 100 CHF

Living costs

Zürich

Switzerland

1920 - 2572 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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Educational goals

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Zürich

Funding

Scholarships Information

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