necessary for impactful contributions to academia and the global financial landscape. With a commitment to excellence, the program at the University of Economics in Katowice fosters an environment where intellectual curiosity thrives and innovation flourishes.
Key Features
- Rigorous Curriculum: A comprehensive and challenging curriculum designed to enhance theoretical knowledge and research skills.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Encourages collaboration across disciplines, fostering a holistic understanding of economic and financial dynamics.
- Research Opportunities: Students actively engage in impactful research projects, contributing to the advancement of economic and financial knowledge.
- Faculty Expertise: Learn from renowned faculty members with extensive experience in academia and industry.
- Global Perspective: Exposure to international perspectives, preparing students for a globalized economic landscape.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals, alumni, and fellow scholars through seminars, workshops, and conferences.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy
- Financial Markets and Investments
- Behavioral Economics
- International Finance
- Economic Development and Growth
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT — TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. OR 87.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application letter detailing predispositions and motivation for scientific work.
- Original Master's degree diploma or equivalent, along with a document specifying the curriculum.
- Outline of a research project, including topic, research gap, methods, literature list, and work timetable.
- Proof of knowledge of a modern foreign language at a proficiency level of at least B2.
- For English program applicants, documents certifying English language proficiency at a minimum level of B2.
- Additional requirements for foreign diplomas, as specified by the university.
Duration
Full-time, 48 months.
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting October 2027. Apply before Apr 2027.
Credits
240 ECTS.
Delivered
On Campus — Katowice, Poland.
Tuition Fees
Training at the Doctoral School is free of charge. International (non-residents): Free. EU/EEA Nationals: Free.
Living costs
Katowice, Poland: 628-1,006 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
