How to apply
The PhD Programme in Economics, offered jointly with the Faculty of Economics of the University of Coimbra, aims to endow doctoral students with advanced and thorough scientific education in Economics, enabling them to conduct high-level research and perform professional work involving reliable and demanding economic analysis.
The quality of the programme is based upon a highly qualified faculty and widely experienced in the teaching of the structural components of the course, as well as in the field of scientific research, internationally recognised by the increasing number of publications in most prominent scientific journals.
At the University of Minho, faculty develop their research within the framework of the Economic Policy Research Unit (NIPE), ranking Very Good in the last evaluation of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). This research centre is the support structure doctoral students rely upon, with particular emphasis, during the preparation of their Doctoral Thesis.
It is a four-year-long programme which excels for eight school semesters, corresponding to 240 ECTS. The two first years are dedicated to coursework, whereas the last two years are devoted to the completion of the Doctoral Thesis. Students are also encouraged to participate in seminars in various fields of Economics.
It is deemed important to mention that the Department of Economics of the University of Minho is one of the best in the country when it comes to research in Economics and the School of Economics and Management provides its students with an excellent hosting environment, where research resources are excellent.
Please refer to the
Workshop specifically designed for the Doctoral Students.
Note
The language of instruction in this programme is English.
Tuition fees
The tuition for the session 2019/20 was 2750,00 euros/year, payable in 8 installments.
The tuition fee is established on an annual basis.
Admission Criteria
The admission criteria resort to the components as summarised in Table 1 (A, B, C, D and E), where the weights associated to each one of the variables are (α, β, σ, φ e δ).
Table 1 – admission criteria and respective weights
|
Component |
Weight |
Evaluation Interval/Scale |
|
α. Component A Weight |
0,80 |
|
|
α1. Bachelor’s average score (CGPA) weight |
0,60 |
|
|
a1. Bachelor’s average score (CGPA) |
|
0 - 20 |
|
α2.Master’s average score (CGPA) weight |
0,40 |
|
|
a2.Master’s average score (CGPA) |
|
0 - 20 |
|
β. Component B Weight |
0,05 |
|
|
B. Other specific education with background in Economics |
|
0 - 20 |
|
σ. Component C Weight |
0,05 |
|
|
C. Relevant professional experience in the area of the PhD in Economics |
|
0 - 20 |
|
φ. Component D Weight |
0,05 |
|
|
D. Scientific publications in Economics |
|
0 - 20 |
|
δ. Component E Weight |
0,05 |
|
|
E. Communications presented in Economics' Conferences/Events |
|
0 - 20 |
The final classification will result from the application of the following algorithm:
FC = α [(α1 a1) + (α2 a2)] + β B + σ C + φ D + δ E
More specifically:
FC = 0,80 [(0,60 a1) + (0,40 a2)] + 0,05 B + 0,05 C + 0,05 D + 0,05 E
Table 2 summarises the 1st cycle courses candidates should hold to be eligible. An eligible candidate should hold a a Bachelor Degree in Economics or other related degrees, including Management, Mathematics, Engineering, and other courses with a strong background in Mathematics. The table does also display the weights assigned to holders of a Bachelor's degree in Economics.
Table 2 – Weight of the 1st cycle courses in criterion a1
|
Bachelor Degree |
Weight |
| Economics |
2 |
| Management |
0 |
| Mathematics |
0 |
| Engineering |
0 |
| Other courses with a strong background in mathematics |
0 |
