English
31 March, 30 September
The programme offers top-level graduate students the opportunity to achieve a doctoral degree (PhD) in economics.
Major research fields
Generating Innovations:
Effects of Innovative Change:
Dynamics and Patterns of Innovative Change:
Methodological extensions are part of this programme.
The programme is intended to be completed in three years. During the first year, students improve their basic theoretical knowledge and methodological skills by attending PhD-level courses. In the second year, students concentrate on their essential research activities. The individual PhD projects are completed during the last year. The programme includes summer schools with lectures held by renowned international researchers.
No internships
Doctoral candidates at Friedrich Schiller University Jena have the possibility to enrol. Enrolment is not compulsory, but it offers a whole range of advantages.
Semester fee (student services and student self-government) including semester ticket for free use of public transport: 237.60 EUR per semester and a one-off fee of 20 EUR for a multifunctional student ID card called a "Thoska" (as of May 2023, subject to change)
Students need approximately 700–770 EUR per month for rent, food, health insurance, books and personal items. Additionally, please see https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international.
For information on availability of funding for doctoral candidates, please refer to the website of the Graduate Academy at Friedrich Schiller University Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/phd_financing.
To apply for this programme, you must hold either a "Diplom" or an MA/MSc in Economics or Business (incl. Finance). Therefore, you should have finished your MA before you apply. A Bachelor's degree or a diploma from a university of applied sciences does not meet the requirements for this programme.
For further information, please visit https://www.gkwiwi.uni-jena.de/PhD+Application.html.
Fluent written and spoken English is required. As an orientation, language level C1 or higher of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is recommended. Proof of formal language knowledge is not necessary. Language proficiency will be judged in your application and subsequent interviews.
31 March, 30 September
GSBC EIC
Carl-Zeiss-Str. 3
07743 Jena
Germany
Students can work besides their studies up to a certain extent. Additionally, please see https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international.
However, this is not recommended for PhD students.
International doctoral candidates have the possibility of applying for a place in one of the three university guest houses. Enrolled doctoral candidates can also apply for a room in student housing. For all information on accommodation in Jena, please refer to the website of the Graduate Academy: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/graduate-academy.
The Graduate Academy offers career counselling for advanced doctoral candidates and postdocs: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/career-counselling.
The Graduate Academy is the one-stop office for doctoral candidates and postdocs at Friedrich Schiller University. Please visit the Graduate Academy website to explore the full range of information! https://www.uni-jena.de/en/phd
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