Key information

Duration

Full-time (60 months, 5-6 years)

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting September 2027
Apply before December 2026

Language

English

TOEFL iBT: 100

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance

Overview

Faculty research expertise at London Business School

Finance faculty are well-published in leading international journals and several are editors or associate editors of leading international journals

Many faculty offer practical advice to different governments and institutions.

Our faculty has an outstanding international reputation in key areas.

Undertake theoretical and empirical research and challenge the status-quo. Complete an original thesis in your chosen specialism

Ensure your ideas are subjected to rigorous scrutiny and grounded in proven techniques

Gain access to leading international conferences and benefit from close monitoring and assistance through the all-important job market experience.

Programme Structure

Core courses include:

asset pricing
corporate finance
empirical finance
continuous-time finance
macroeconomics
microeconomics
econometrics

Academic requirements

GRE®: Required
GMAT: 690

English requirements

TOEFL® iBT: 100

Other requirements

General requirements

You need an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with a final grade in the top 10% of your graduating class. Most incoming students also hold a Masters degree.
You need to give details of two referees. They should be faculty members who know your work well and can judge your research potential - for example, previous supervisors or academic tutors.

Submission requirements:

A completed application form with Statement of Purpose
Two academic reference letters
Original GMAT or GRE score report
Official transcript or certified copy of university grades from all past degrees
Valid, original Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Cambridge score report (if required)
CV

Short-listed applicants will be invited to an interview to meet faculty and to see the School’s facilities. It may be possible for candidates who are unable to travel to London to be interviewed online.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International (non-residents): Free
Domestic (citizens or residents): Free

Additional Details

All students offered a place receive full funding, which includes a stipend of £27,000 guaranteed for five years and a tuition fee waiver.

Living costs

London, United Kingdom — 2,138-4,056 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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PhD in Finance

London Business School

The Regent's Park, London NW1 4SA, UK

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered