Entry Requirements

PhD in Economics



Applicants must meet all of the following core requirements:

1) A Master’s degree (or equivalent recognized in the Czech Republic), or evidence you will complete it by September of the year of entry. A few exceptional candidates with a Bachelor’s degree will be considered for entry every year. They enroll on an advanced PhD track with the Master in Economic Research cohort.  

2) Proof of English proficiency (for non-native speakers), via an internationally recognized exam (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, Duolingo). 

3) Strong background in advanced mathematics with competence in key topics including:

Calculus:
Convergence of numerical sequences; functions of one and several variables; limits and continuity; differentiation and integration; partial and total derivatives; numerical and functional series; Taylor expansion; ordinary differential equations.
Algebra:
Linear vector spaces; systems of linear equations; matrices and linear operators; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; Euclidean and Hilbert spaces; quadratic forms; complex numbers.
Statistics:
Random variables; probability distributions; moments; conditional probabilities and moments; law of large numbers; central limit theorem; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing.

Additional mathematical preparation is an advantage and can help students maintain good academic standing. 

While previous education in economics is helpful, we strongly encourage applicants from disciplines such as mathematics, physics, statistics, or technical fields to apply. Many of our professors also come from these backgrounds, which provide an excellent foundation for advanced economic research. Candidates from other social sciences with a solid mathematical background are likewise welcome to apply.