Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Pre-registration deadlines: March 20, May 30, July 30, September 15
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Barcelona, Spain
Disciplines
Economics
Overview
This Economic Analysis programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on rigorous training in economic analysis, combining theoretical foundations with advanced quantitative methods to support high-quality research. It enables the development of original contributions to economics across core areas such as macroeconomics, microeconomics, and empirical analysis.
Key Facts
The academic environment is highly international and research-oriented, bringing together leading economists, research institutes, and an active academic community. Candidates benefit from strong interaction with faculty, access to collaborative networks, and immersion in an English-speaking research setting, supporting engagement with global academic and professional opportunities.
Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research lines. Supervision includes advising on theoretical and empirical methods, monitoring progress, facilitating participation in international research networks, and supporting the preparation and completion of the doctoral thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Empirical Quantitative Economics
- Econometric Methods
- Economic Theory and Analysis
- Thesis Research and Supervision
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master’s degree in Economic Analysis (UAB) or QEM programme preferred
- Equivalent qualifications (bachelor’s + 2-year master’s) may be considered
- Candidates from other backgrounds must pass exams in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and/or Quantitative Methods
- Academic background: bachelor’s in Economics or related (up to 2 points) and advanced master’s in economic analysis (up to 3 points)
- English proficiency at B2 level (up to 1 point; may be waived in some cases)
- Motivation letter demonstrating research fit (up to 2 points)
- Three recommendation letters evaluated (up to 2 points)
- Minimum score of 7/10 required for admission
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — 1,235 AUD / year (≈ 763 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA — 1,235 AUD / year (≈ 763 EUR / year)
Additional Details
If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.
Living costs
Barcelona, Spain
1,246-2,201 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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