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The PhD programme prepares candidates for the international academic job market, for positions in research organisations and consulting firms, as well as national and international institutions like central banks, the IMF and the World Bank. We encourage candidates with strong quantitative and analytical skills and a background in a field relevant for the specialisation in Economics to apply.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURS OF THE SPEACIALISATION
The Department cooperates with the Department of Finance at BI as well as with the Department of Economics at the University of Oslo, located close to BI.
Candidates are encouraged to make a long-term visit to a foreign university that is part of the Department's international network. Recent PhD students have visited Northwestern University, UC Berkeley, Princeton, Yale, Brown, UC San Diego, among others.
The Nordic Network in Economics offers a wide range of advanced PhD courses in Economics
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The PhD programme prepares candidates for the international academic job market, for positions in research organisations and consulting firms, as well as national and international institutions like central banks, the IMF and the World Bank. We encourage candidates with strong quantitative and analytical skills and a background in a field relevant for the specialisation in Economics to apply.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURS OF THE SPEACIALISATION
The Department cooperates with the Department of Finance at BI as well as with the Department of Economics at the University of Oslo, located close to BI.
Candidates are encouraged to make a long-term visit to a foreign university that is part of the Department's international network. Recent PhD students have visited Northwestern University, UC Berkeley, Princeton, Yale, Brown, UC San Diego, among others.
The Nordic Network in Economics offers a wide range of advanced PhD courses in Economics
Admission Requirements
90+
6.5+
have at least five years of higher education
hold a two year scientific Master's degree (MSc) (120 ECTS) or equivalent with B average or better
hold a Master's degree that includes thesis work (15 to 30 ECTS)
hold a Master's degree within the fields of economics and business administration or an area in which BI offers a PhD specialisation
hold degree(s) from an accredited institution or an institution recognised by NOKUT
01 Dec 2025
4 Years
Aug
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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PhD - Economics
BI - Campus Oslo, Oslo, Norway
# 201-250QS Subject Rankings
48 monthsProgramme duration
01 Dec, 2025Application Deadline
Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The PhD programme prepares candidates for the international academic job market, for positions in research organisations and consulting firms, as well as national and international institutions like central banks, the IMF and the World Bank. We encourage candidates with strong quantitative and analytical skills and a background in a field relevant for the specialisation in Economics to apply.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURS OF THE SPEACIALISATION
The Department cooperates with the Department of Finance at BI as well as with the Department of Economics at the University of Oslo, located close to BI.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The PhD programme prepares candidates for the international academic job market, for positions in research organisations and consulting firms, as well as national and international institutions like central banks, the IMF and the World Bank. We encourage candidates with strong quantitative and analytical skills and a background in a field relevant for the specialisation in Economics to apply.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURS OF THE SPEACIALISATION
The Department cooperates with the Department of Finance at BI as well as with the Department of Economics at the University of Oslo, located close to BI.
Admission Requirements
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