PhD / Doctorate •

Friedrich Schiller University Jena •, Germany

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Location: Jena, TH RINGEN
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Degree
PhD, Dr rer pol
Course location
Jena
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

English

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
6 semesters
Beginning
Only for doctoral programmes: any time
Application deadline

31 March, 30 September

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The programme offers top-level graduate students the opportunity to achieve a doctoral degree (PhD) in economics.

Major research fields

Generating Innovations:

  • Innovative behaviour and decision-making
  • Patterns and forms of innovative activities

Effects of Innovative Change:

  • Allocative and distributive effects
  • Political and institutional dimensions

Dynamics and Patterns of Innovative Change:

  • Economic and innovative dynamics of sectoral structures
  • Innovative change, increasing product variety and demand

Methodological extensions are part of this programme.


Course organisation

The programme is intended to be completed in three years. During the first year, students improve their basic theoretical knowledge and methodological skills by attending PhD-level courses. In the second year, students concentrate on their essential research activities. The individual PhD projects are completed during the last year. The programme includes summer schools with lectures held by renowned international researchers.

International elements
  • Courses are led with foreign partners
Integrated internships

No internships

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Semester contribution

Doctoral candidates at Friedrich Schiller University Jena have the possibility to enrol. Enrolment is not compulsory, but it offers a whole range of advantages.
The semester fee amounts to approx. 250 EUR per semester (student services and student self-government). For details, see: Semester fee (uni-jena.de)

Costs of living

Students need approximately 700 to 900 EUR per month for rent, food, health insurance, books and personal items. For details, see: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international .

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

For information on availability of funding for doctoral candidates, please refer to the website of the Graduate Academy at Friedrich Schiller University Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/phd_financing .


Academic admission requirements

To start this programme, you must hold either a "Diplom" or an MA/MSc in Economics or Business (incl. Finance). An application is possible before finishing your studies. Please mention in the application when you will finish your studies. A Bachelor's degree or a diploma from a university of applied sciences does not meet the requirements for this programme.
For further information, please visit https://www.gkwiwi.uni-jena.de/PhD+Application.html .

Language requirements

Fluent written and spoken English is required. As an orientation, language level C1 or higher of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is recommended. Proof of formal language knowledge is not necessary. Language proficiency will be judged in your application and subsequent interviews.

Application deadline

31 March, 30 September

Submit application to

GSBC EIC
Carl-Zeiss-Str. 3
07743 Jena
Germany

susanne.buechner@uni-jena.de


Possibility of finding part-time employment

During their studies, students can work as student assistants up to a certain extent. Additionally, please see https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international .

However, this is not recommended for PhD students.

Accommodation

International doctoral candidates have the possibility of applying for a place in one of the three university guest houses. Enrolled doctoral candidates can also apply for a room in student housing. For all information on accommodation in Jena, please refer to the website of the Graduate Academy: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/graduate-academy .

Structured research and supervision
Yes
Research training / discussion
Yes
Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

The Graduate Academy offers career counselling for advanced doctoral candidates and postdocs: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/career-counselling .

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Tutors
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Specialist counselling
  • Cultural and linguistic preparation
  • Visa matters
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

The Graduate Academy is the one-stop office for doctoral candidates and postdocs at Friedrich Schiller University. Please visit the Graduate Academy website to explore the full range of information! https://www.uni-jena.de/en/phd


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