PhD / Doctorate •

Degree

Dr rer pol

Course location

Frankfurt am Main

Teaching language

• English

Languages

The doctoral programme at Frankfurt School is entirely in English.

Full-time / part-time

• full-time

Programme duration

9 semesters or more

Beginning

Summer semester

Application deadline

The application deadline for the doctoral programme at Frankfurt School is 15 January 2026.

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme

Yes

Joint degree / double degree programme

Yes

Description/content

The doctoral programme at Frankfurt School offers rigorous training in Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management. You will develop strong analytical skills, publish in top journals, and join a global academic network. This fully-funded programme includes advanced courses, close faculty support, and a vibrant research environment in one of Europe’s leading business schools.

International elements

• Language training provided

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

Yes

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

Yes

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Semester contribution

None

Funding opportunities within the university

Yes

Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management offers in total up to eight fully-funded study places for the five-year doctoral programme in order to attract and support the brightest minds in academia. Funding includes a tuition fee waiver and a cost-of-living stipend. The monthly stipend comprises of 2,320 EUR. The stipend will be granted for five years conditional on the continued satisfaction of all academic programme requirements.

Students are expected to devote 100% of their working time to their studies at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management for at least four years. Please note that there is no separate scholarship application process as all applications will be considered automatically. All scholarships will be granted on the basis of academic merit only.

Academic admission requirements

• CV and list of publications (if applicable)
• Certified copy of your university entrance qualification (Abitur, A-levels or equivalent)
• Certified copy of your university degree certificate or equivalent and academic transcript of records
• Official GMAT or GRE results
• English test
• Statement of purpose (up to two pages)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Optional statement

Language requirements

English language proficiency test (TOEFL IBT min. score of 100 / IELTS min. score of 7.0)

Application deadline

The application deadline for the doctoral programme at Frankfurt School is 15 January 2026.

Submit application to

The application portal for the next intake will open in September 2025. Please check the website: https://www.frankfurt-school.de/home/programmes/doctoral .

Structured research and supervision

Yes

Research training / discussion

Yes

Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

Frankfurt School offers excellent Career Services to all students.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates

• Welcome event
• Buddy programme
• Help with finding accommodation
• Support with registration procedures

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