Student profile
The programme aims at providing students with advanced capabilities in Economic Theory and Quantitative Methods, allowing for a deeper understanding of various specialized areas of Economics and the development of skills for economic analysis and scientific research. Its structure is designed to ensure that the approved theses contribute to the advance of scientific knowledge in the student’s specialization area. The programme encourages the submission of research results to publication in accredited scientific journals. Visit the programme website for more information
Accreditation
FEP received the AACSB international accreditation, one of the most important international certifications in the area of business education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Mathematical Economics
- Econometrics
- Computational Economics
- History of Economic Thought
- Advanced Economic Analysis
- Advanced Topics in Economics
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
- Holders of a Masters’ degree (or those with the equivalent qualification from a foreign country);
- Holders of Honors’ degree (or those with the equivalent qualification from a foreign country), if their curriculum certifies solid capabilities to pursue the doctoral programme;
- Holders of a highly relevant curriculum that certifies solid capabilities to pursue the doctoral programme.
Overall, candidates must hold academic qualifications that allow for acquiring advanced knowledge in Economics, and a motivation to apply such knowledge, with analytical or quantitative tools, to scientific research in Economics.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International tuition fees: 9,709 AUD / year (≈ 6,000 EUR / year)
Domestic tuition fees: 4,450 AUD / year (≈ 2,750 EUR / year)
CPLP International: 3300€
Living costs
Porto, Portugal: 900-1,400 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The Scientific Board encourages and supports students who wish to apply for scholarships or other financial support. The main institution responsible for awarding scholarships in Portugal is the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT). Under the students’ international mobility protocols established between the University of Porto and several European universities, our doctorate students may apply for scholarship support in order to attend one semester abroad. Students applying for scholarships should seek advice from the Scientific Board on how to fill in the application form.
