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American International Theism University
Doctor of Islamic Finance and Banking
- Englewood, USA
PhD
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Did you earn your Master of Science Degree in Islamic Studies? If so, then don’t stop there! Just spend another year at American International Theism University, and you can earn your Doctorate of Science Degree in Islamic Studies as well. Then you can proudly call yourself a Doctor of Islamic Studies. American International Theism University has something for everyone. Now with our Accelerated Degree Programs, you can complete your Master’s or Doctorate Degrees in up to three years. Each course offers six credit hours and lasts for six weeks. Let your hard work and dedication pay off by achieving your degree in half the time. Enrollment is open, and students may begin the program at any time. All courses take place in classrooms, with a faculty member that provides one-to-one mentoring. Students also have free access to our comprehensive Study Tactics and Resources Center, which offers links to subject-related websites, libraries, articles, and research assistance.


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Toulouse School of Management TSM
Doctoral Programme in Management
- Toulouse, France
PhD
Full time
5 years
On-Campus
English
TSM Doctoral Programme offers five in-depth fields of study, for a curriculum of unusual richness and breadth. Since the programme enrolls only 10 to 20 new Ph.D. students each year, doctoral students thrive in an atmosphere of intellectual rigor and creative collaboration among students and faculty.


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INCEIF University
PhD in Islamic Finance (by Coursework & Dissertation)
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PhD
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The INCEIF PhD in Islamic Finance programme is an innovative, multidisciplinary and research-based doctoral programme that imparts the necessary analytical and investigative skills to deepen your theoretical knowledge. You will acquire a comprehensive understanding of Islamic finance and enhance your ability to analyse and interpret developments in the rapidly growing Islamic financial services market.


VSB - Technical University of Ostrava
PhD in Finance
- Ostrava, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Doctoral study in PhD in Finance follows master's degrees at the Faculty of Economics, especially those in Finance or Finance and Accounting. However, any other master's degree is sufficient to enter doctoral study in Finance. The doctoral studies at the Faculty of Economics, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, should take 4 years according to the student's personal study plan.


Vienna Graduate School Of Finance
PhD in Finance
- Vienna, Austria
PhD
Full time
5 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD program is a 5-year, full-time program that is structured into coursework and research. The aim of the coursework is to equip students with the tools necessary to develop innovative research in finance. VGSF students are fully funded, allowing them to completely focus on their PhD.
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ISCTE Business School – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
PhD in Finance
- Lisbon, Portugal
PhD
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
Portuguese
The PhD program in Finance at Iscte is a rigorous program designed to train students to produce high quality research. The program is suited to students who want to become faculty members at research universities, lead research departments at financial institutions or be at the forefront of the application of state-of-the-art models and techniques in the financial industry activities. The program, fully taught in English, is highly quantitative in nature and therefore new PhD students often have a background in finance, economics, engineering, math, or statistics. Although some students have completed graduate work prior to entry into the PhD program, it is not necessary to have any graduate training.


INCEIF University
PhD in Islamic Finance (by Research)
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PhD
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The INCEIF PhD in Islamic Finance programme is an innovative, multidisciplinary and research-based doctoral programme that imparts the necessary analytical and investigative skills to deepen your theoretical knowledge. You will acquire a comprehensive understanding of Islamic finance and enhance your ability to analyse and interpret developments in the rapidly growing Islamic financial services market.


University of Johannesburg
PhD in Finance
- Johannesburg, South Africa
PhD
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The purpose of the Ph.D. in Finance is to develop applied competencies and practical skills in the mastering, interpreting, understanding, and application of a topic in the broader field of finance. Through the doctoral thesis, a qualifying student would show evidence of independent and original scientific work.


University of Cyprus
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PhD in Finance
- Aglantzia, Cyprus
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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The PhD degree is granted after successful completion of a doctoral dissertation, which must be a new and substantial contribution to the relevant academic literature. The Dissertation must be defended orally before a 5-member faculty committee. The minimum time required for the completion of a PhD is three years, and the minimum time required for the completion of the doctoral dissertation is two years.

Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University (FSV UK)
PhD in Economics and Finance
- Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus, Blended
English
The Ph.D. program concentrates on economic theory and its applications in economic and financial analyses. The program focuses on the modeling and analyses of economic processes and the behavior of economic agents, using modern microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, econometrics, and finance. The doctoral program aims to prepare highly qualified and trained experts for academia, international organizations, the financial sector as well as other industries.


Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
PhD in Finance
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Why our APU Ph.D. by Research Programme? You will be assigned to a group of highly qualified supervisors; Wide range of latest research areas in the fields of computing and business administration areas; We have our regular research workshops, colloquium, and seminars facilitated by local and international academicians and professionals; Comprehensive Student Support Services; Resourceful online databases.


INCEIF University
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Muamalat (Economics and Finance)
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PhD
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The world of Islamic finance is evolving rapidly — from fintech and sustainable investments to regulatory reform. There is an urgent need for scholars and professionals who can bridge Shariah principles with contemporary financial realities. The Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Muamalat (Economics and Finance) equips you to address these challenges through research that is principled, practical, and policy-relevant.


University of Pretoria - Faculty of Economic and Management Science
PhD (Finance and Investment)
- Pretoria, South Africa
PhD
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Dean has authorisation regarding matters not provided for in the General Academic Regulations or Faculty Regulations. The Dean may also, during any academic year and at the recommendation of the Postgraduate Committee, cancel the registration of any student whose academic progress is not satisfactory.


VSB - Technical University of Ostrava
PhD in Economy and Management
- Ostrava, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
PhD in Economy Management in Economy and Management allows by its structure and content focus to link to the knowledge gained from a master's degree. It is a major research-oriented knowledge and skill associated with the study of many subjects that are tied to the functional areas of business systems.


Charles University Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
PhD in Probability and Statistics, Econometrics and Financial Mathematics
- Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus, Blended
English
The program is based on a mathematical background, which involves probability theory, stochastic processes, mathematical and computational statistics, optimization, econometrics, operational research, financial and insurance mathematics. The connected creative work is represented especially by the basic mathematical research, and partly by applications, e.g. in finance and insurance. The doctoral students enhance their knowledge in advanced courses and seminars, according to their individual study plans. Under the supervision of their advisor, they provide research work on a given topic and publish their results and present them at scientific conferences. The study branch will prepare experts who can become successors of faculty professors, others will profit from their mathematical thought in practice.

Peking University
Research Master/IPhD
- Haidian District, China
PhD, Masters
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Peking University's Guanghua School of Management offers a full-time PhD Program aimed at educating and developing young scholars who are able to conduct high-quality scientific research to advance knowledge in economics and management


Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Financial Technology PhD
- Worcester, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The program is designed for students interested in deepening their understanding of financial technology through rigorous research and coursework. It covers a broad range of topics such as financial m...
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Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.