🎓 Call for Applications: PhD Program – Berlin School of Economics (BSE)
📅 Program Start: October 2026
🕓 Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
🌐 Apply via: BSE Application Portal
🏛 About the Program
The Berlin School of Economics (BSE) offers integrated PhD and Postdoc programs in:
Economics
Accounting
Finance
Management
The BSE is a joint initiative of eight leading research institutions in the Berlin-Brandenburg area, including:
Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, University of Potsdam, ESMT Berlin, Hertie School, European University Viadrina, ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin Institute, and WZB Berlin Social Science Center.
🎯 Program Structure
The PhD Program combines rigorous academic training with applied, policy-oriented research.
1️⃣ Qualification Phase (≈ 3 semesters)
Coursework in economics, econometrics, finance, accounting, management, and policy.
Develop and present a research proposal.
Obtain at least 90 ECTS credits.
Funded by stipends.
2️⃣ Dissertation Phase (≈ 3–4 years)
Conduct doctoral research under two supervisors.
Typically employed by a participating research institution.
Degree awarded by the university of one of the supervisors.
🎓 Degree Tracks
Applicants can choose one of four PhD tracks:
PhD in Economics
PhD in Accounting
PhD in Finance
PhD in Management
All tracks share a common structure and coursework, with flexibility to specialize.
🧾 Application Requirements
Master’s degree in Economics, Business, or related fields (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Quantitative Social Sciences).
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply if they also apply for a fast-track Master’s program.
English proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS recommended (not mandatory).
GRE General Test scores recommended (not mandatory).
📬 Contact
Berlin School of Economics Office
Attn: Vita Ozolina, Admissions Officer
📧 Email: bsoe.admission@hu-berlin.de
🌐 Website: https://berlinschoolofeconomics.de/phd-programm
