DIW Berlin
Germany
Program Rank
95
Program Name
PhD in Economics
Deadline
January 15th, 2025
Overview
View Official pageTotal Tuition Fees
$500
Duration
60 Months
Median Salary
$1,10,000
Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile
Class Size
20
Average Age
29
Average Work Experience
4 Years
Career Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Graduation Rate
80%
Prospective Job Roles
International Economist
Economist
Agricultural Economist
China Economist
Economic Historian
Development economist
World Bank Economist
Secondary School Teacher
Teacher of English as a Second Language
Top recruiters
Eligibility Criteria
At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.
At least 16 years of bachelor degree.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
7
TOEFL
90
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.
Application Fee: n/a
Transcript
Passport
Statement of Purpose
Resume
IELTS
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
Standard Deadline | |
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Fall | Jan 15, 2025 |
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
$100 / year
Overall Cost
$15,000 / year
FAQs
After the application deadline, the selection committee will make a first selection based on the received electronic applications. If you are selected, you will then receive an invitation for a personal interview. Final decisions will be made shortly after the interviews. Please refrain from any inquiries about the status of your application until at least four weeks after the application deadline.
Yes, provided you have a sufficient background in economics or business studies.
You will need to provide the following documents with your application: Motivation letter (max. 2 pages): this should state your motivation for applying to the program and should include a short outline of your major research interests; Detailed curriculum vitae (without photograph); Copies of academic transcripts and other certificates; Two letters of recommendation by academic referees; GRE scores (institution code 0096); and IELTS or TOEFL scores if applicable.
The next application phase (for 2025 intake) will start on October 15, 2024. Until then, no applications will be considered. Application is done online via our application portal (the link to the portal will be made available only during application period). Please complete and submit your application as quickly as possible, as referees must also submit their letter of recommendation before the deadline! Incomplete applications as well as applications sent via email will not be considered
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