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PhD in International Economics
The PhD in International Economics at The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland is an education course which offers advanced training focusing on trade and international
monetary economics in addition to other key contemporary issues in the economics
field.
The Graduate Institute's 4-year (maximum) PhD in International Economics includes study in international macroeconomics and international trade as well as economics. An essential component of this education course is writing a thesis, which represents a substantial contribution to the discipline and strengthens students' abilities to combine independent research with formal methodologies and the tools of modern economics for a future career.
Upon completion of the PhD in International Economics, graduates are well-prepared to launch successful careers in the field of international economics, possibly undertaking innovative research in economics at a top level.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements for the PhD in International Economics at The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland are:
- Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA) or a Master’s degree in economics or in a related discipline + have completed, to the extent possible, a DEA- or Masters level research dissertation (please include a copy with your application). Applicants to the PhD in Development Economics must have passed a GRE.
- demonstrate knowledge of both English and French through the following:
English
- Level required: candidates are required to demonstrate excellent command of the language, both written and spoken, confirmed by a language certificate.
- Candidates of English mother-tongue and those who have completed secondary or post-secondary education in English, confirmed by a diploma, are exempt from this requirement.
French
- Level required: a passive knowledge of French can be acquired during the first study semester; knowledge of French will be tested at the beginning of the second semester (February or March).
- Candidates of French mother-tongue, candidates who have completed secondary or post-secondary education in French, confirmed by a diploma, or candidates who have obtained a French diploma equivalent to a DELF B2 are exempt from this requirement.
- Request for a waiver of the French requirement: candidates with no prior knowledge of French may request a waiver. Upon successful acceptance to the Institute, they will be required to attend an intensive French course during the three weeks preceding the beginning of the autumn semester and for the duration of the first semester; upon completion of the course they will be required to pass a language test.
Scholarships
A substantial number of scholarships is allotted each year by The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies to Master and Ph.D. students on the basis of academic merit and financial need. There are three kinds of scholarships: full scholarships, partial scholarships and tuition scholarships. Their duration is of one year with possible renewals.
Expenses
Tuition fees for the PhD in International Economics at The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland are CHF 1,500 for Swiss residents and CHF 2,500 for non-Swiss residents per term.
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
The
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is an institution
of research and higher education dedicated to the cross-cutting disciplines of
international relations and development studies.
The Graduate Institute, keen to draw on the synergies offered by its two fields of specialisation, offers independent and rigorous analyses of current and emerging global issues with a view to promoting international cooperation and making a contribution to the development of less fortunate societies.
The school fulfils its mission through the provision of postgraduate-level
teaching (Master
and PhD),
thematic research
on important issues, executive
education and the organisation of forums
for forward-looking reflection.
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is a new Institute generated by the fusion of the Graduate Institute of International Studies (HEI) and the Graduate Institute of Development Studies (IUED).
The Graduate Institute owes its reputation to its historical legacy and renowned alumni, the quality of its cosmopolitan faculty, the strength of its core disciplines (economics, history, law, political science, development studies) and its policy-relevant approach to international affairs. Located in the heart of international Geneva, next to a host of international organizations, NGO's, diplomatic missions and multinational firms, the Graduate Institute represents a unique interface between the theory and practice of international relations and offers its students unique employment and internship opportunities.
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is one of the world’s leading centres of teaching and research which focuses on international relations and development issues. The Institute has a long-standing reputation of excellence and shares strong ties with the international and non-governmental organisations in Geneva as well as being home to a diverse and vibrant group of students and faculty from all over the world.
Scholarship Opportunities
Each year The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies awards an important number of scholarships to Master and PhD students for its study programs in the field of international affairs, development studies, international economics, political science, international law, international economics and international history. Scholarships are awarded according to academic merit and financial need of students.
There are three categories of scholarship at The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies:
- Full scholarships: with a few exceptions, these are worth CHF 18,000. Recipients are exempt from Graduate Institute tuition fees.
- Partial scholarships: the value of these grants varies according to the individual needs of the recipient student. These grants do not cover tuition fees which recipients of partial grants are required to pay.
- Tuition scholarships: these grants cover tuition fees for one academic year. They are awarded to exceptional students.
Please send your scholarship request at the same time as the documents of your application file (procedure is online). The deadline for submitting scholarship is in January, the same as for the application.
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Location and accommodation
Geneva is a beautiful, safe, clean city situated in the far western corner of Switzerland. This financial center is home to the United Nations' European headquarters, and hosts more than 20 international organiztions and 250 non-governmental organizations. A growing number of important multinational companies can also be found in Geneva. 
Accommodation at The
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is somewhat tricky to find. The Graduate Institute recommends students apply for housing through the University of Geneva's accommodation website or by completing the paperwork sent with your acceptance letter. Another alternative is to arrive in Geneva 1 month earlier than you need to be there to look for accommodation. Students post their ads to share accommodation on university bulletin boards, and the latest offers are published in the GHI newspaper on Wednesdays. Contact information for The Graduate Institute of International and...
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