Why Choose PhD in Economics at CERGE-EI

Western-style Program

Opportunities for research stays at prestigious universities

Minimum Tuition Fees

PhD students receive financial support toward living costs for 5 years

Small-scale Program

Collaborative exchange of knowledge and an individual approach, 3:1 student-faculty ratio

Alumni Careers

Graduates pursue academic careers worldwide or hold high-level positions in companies and organizations

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PhD in Economics

Western-style program designed for outstanding students who desire a rigorous graduate education in economics at a prestigious international institution with an opportunity to pursue careers in academia around the world.

Program Details

Top quality graduate program with an integrated MA degree

Admissions

Apply by March 31

Financial Support

All PhD students receive financial support toward living costs.

Practical Information

We help out students to settle down so that they can focus on their studies.

Newsletter for Study Applicants

People

“The PhD program at CERGE-EI has greatly expanded my knowledge and reshaped the way I think about economics and society in general. The program offers a supportive international environment, where exchanging ideas with peers and faculty from diverse backgrounds has been incredibly enriching. Thanks to this community, I have gained the confidence to explore my own research ideas and contribute to the academic discussion.”

Tereza Burýšková, PhD student

"CERGE-EI allowed me to engage with top-tier research through graduate courses and research visits abroad. Our seminar series featured outstanding researchers from various fields, and having the opportunity to speak with them one-on-one was a significant advantage. During my time at CERGE, I learned what it takes to become a full-time researcher and educator, how to present and write research papers, and how to communicate my ideas to both external and internal audiences effectively."

Marta Cota, PhD Graduate,
Assistant Professor, Nova School of Business and Economics, Lisbon, Portugal

"A first-rate PhD program. The fact that CERGE-EI has such high quality students with such diverse backgrounds makes it unique in the world."

Joseph Stiglitz
Professor at Columbia University
Nobel Laureate in Economics

Careers and Placements

Alumni Careers

Our graduates find placements on the international academic market, in central banks and governmental institutions, international organizations, and also in the business.

Recent Placements

A PhD in Economics at CERGE-EI can lead to an academic career at a prestigious research institution or open doors to top jobs in public and private sectors. Explore where our graduates have found jobs over the past 5 years.

Job Market Candidates

CERGE-EI helps its PhD students prepare for the international academic job market.