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"Welcome to the Global Economics and Management Ph.D. program. When you join our group of scholars you will find an environment that values intellectual rigor, strong empirical and theoretical skills, and a commitment to the highest standards in research and teaching. The faculty works very closely with Ph.D. students: our door will always be open to you. Our placement record is strong, with graduates of our program holding faculty positions at the Harvard Business School, the Yale School of Management and the Yale Department of Economics, as well as research positions at top governmental and international organizations such as the IMF, the World Bank and the Federal Reserve Board."

Brian Wheaton Assistant Professor of Economics

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Ph.d. admissions, milestone publications.

Specification Searches: Ad Hoc Inferences with Non Experimental Data Ed Leamer 1978, John Wiley & Sons

Professor Ed Leamer wrote the economics (metastatistics) book Specification Searches: Ad Hoc Inferences with Non Experimental Data. The influential work, published in 1978 by John Wiley and Sons, Inc., defined a radically new approach to inference with nonexperimental data when the statistical model is ambiguously defined. The book examines the process of model searching and its implications for inference.  

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The Diffusion of Development Romain Wacziarg (with Enrico Spolare) Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2009

Professor of Economics and GEM Area Chair Romain Wacziarg published a key paper on genetic distance and differences in income per capita across countries entitled “The Diffusion of Development” with Enrico Spolaore. The 2009 paper appeared in Quarterly Journal of Economics.  

Persecution Perpetuated: The Medieval Origins of Anti-Semitic Violence in Nazi Germany. Nico Voigtlander (with Joachim Voth) Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2013

Professor Nico Voigtlander (together with Joachim Voth) wrote the recent, widely-discussed paper “Persecution Perpetuated: The Medieval Origins of Anti-Semitic Violence in Nazi Germany.” The work, published in Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2013, 127 (3): 1339-1392, examines the persistency of cultural traits utilizing data on anti-Semitism in Germany, finding continuity at the local level over more than half a millennium.  

Left Behind: Latin America and the False Promise of Populism Sebastian Edwards 201, University of Chicago Press

Professor Sebastian Edwards’ 2010 book Left Behind: Latin America and the False Promise of Populism was published by University of Chicago Press and was well-received by the global academic community. The book explains why the nations of Latin America have failed to share in the fruits of globalization and forcefully highlights the dangers of the recent turn to economic populism in the region. You can read more about the book and UCLA Anderson’s Professor Edwards, the Henry Ford II Professor of International Economics, in the link below.  

On the Origins of Gender Roles: Women and the Plough Paolo Giuliano (with Alberto Alesina and Nathan Nunn) Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2013

Assistant Professor of Economics Paolo Giuliano won the IPUMS Research Award for her paper “On the Origins of Gender Roles: Women and the Plough” (with Alberto Alesina and Nathan Nunn.) It appeared in Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2013. The paper finds that, consistent with existing hypotheses, the descendants of societies that traditionally practiced plough agriculture, today have lower rates of female participation in the workplace, in politics, and in entrepreneurial activities, as well as a greater prevalence of attitudes favoring gender inequality.  

Alumni Success

Anusha Chari (’00)

Dissertation: Essays in International Finance

Anusha Chari's most recent work uses firm-level data to examine the effects of financial globalization on topics such as outbound FDI from emerging markets, the political economy of protectionism, the rate of return to capital in capital-poor countries, and the evolution of India's industrial composition following liberalization. Her paper " Risk Sharing and Asset Prices: Evidence from a Natural Experiment " was nominated for the Smith Breeden prize for the best paper published in Journal of Finance .

Mitsuru Igami (’12)

Dissertation: Three Essays on Creative Destruction

Mitsuru Igami's research focuses on the strategic industry dynamics of creative destruction, including innovation and productivity, market entry and exit, and mergers and acquisitions. As a graduate student, he won numerous fellowships and grants, as well as the Xavier Drèze Prize for best paper. He recently co-authored Unobserved Heterogeneity in Dynamic Games: Cannibalization and Preemptive Entry of Hamburger Chains in Canada , published in Quantitative Economics .

Peter K. Schott (’99)

Dissertation: Three Essays on Factor Endowments, the Distribution of Production, and Trade

Peter Schott was recently named Juan Trippe Professor of International Economics at the Yale School of Management and holds a joint appointment in Yale University's Department of Economics. His research has appeared in academic outlets and popular media, including the New Yorker , the Economist , the New York Times , the Wall Street Journal and the Harvard Business Review . While at UCLA Anderson he coauthored, with Ed Leamer, " Does Natural Resource Abundance Increase Latin American Income Inequality? "

Juan Marcos Wlasiuk (’13)

Dissertation: Essays on International Development

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Year after year, our top-ranked PhD program sets the standard for graduate economics training across the country. Graduate students work closely with our world-class faculty to develop their own research and prepare to make impactful contributions to the field.

Our doctoral program enrolls 20-24 full-time students each year and students complete their degree in five to six years. Students undertake core coursework in microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, and econometrics, and are expected to complete two major and two minor fields in economics. Beyond the classroom, doctoral students work in close collaboration with faculty to develop their research capabilities, gaining hands-on experience in both theoretical and empirical projects.

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Master & phd programmes, begin building your pathway to a career in international economics, master in international economics (120 ects)  .

Two-year  programme , including an MA dissertation

Provides state-of-the-art, policy-relevant training in three tracks: International Finance, Development Economics, International Trade

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The  professors  are known worldwide in their respective areas and offer first-hand experience in using international economics to address the world’s many problems.

Graduates have  secured jobs  in top-level national and international institutions (the World Bank, IMF and OECD, WTO, WIPO, ILO and other UN agencies, central banks, and economic ministries), policy institutions such as the WEF, NGOs and think tanks, as well as consultancies, multinationals and banks.

Suited for students who want to go on and do a  PhD . About one sixth of our master students choose this option.

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MAS IN SUSTAINABLE FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT (60 ECTS)  

One-year Master of Advanced Study  programme

Acquire analytical and quantitative skills demanded by the financial system and international organisations

Identify the main challenges of sustainable finance and how to overcome them

Design and build innovative sustainable financial instruments aligned to the latest regulatory frameworks

Be able to quantify the impact of your portfolios

Be equipped to implement change in your organisation

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PHD IN DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (66 ECTS)  

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A crucial field at the heart of policy debates

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PhD students  have the opportunity to contribute to teaching, policy seminars and research activities

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Faculty  with expert knowledge on a wide range of issues in international economics

Two sets of courses: a first set administered by the Gerzensee Study Center  (which provides excellent training in macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics by internationally recognised faculty) and a second set at the Geneva Graduate Institute focused on international macro, development and trade, among others.

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Beatrice WEDER DI MAURO

Professor, international economics, faculty associate, centre for finance and development.

Cédric TILLE

Head, bilateral assistance and capacity building for central banks (bcc) programme, faculty associate, centre for finance and development.

Damien NEVEN

Head of international economics department.

Gilles CARBONNIER

Faculty associate, centre on conflict, development and peacebuilding, centre for finance and development, and albert hirschman centre on democracy, academic advisor, executive certificate in nature-positive economy.

Assistant Professor, International Economics

Andre hoffmann assistant professorship in environmental and resource economics.

Jean-Louis ARCAND

Faculty associate, centre on conflict, development and peacebuilding, on leave until september 2026.

John D.A. CUDDY

Visiting lecturer, international economics.

Julia CAJAL GROSSI

Assistant professor, international economics, faculty associate, center for trade and economic integration.

Lore VANDEWALLE

Professor, international economics & pictet chair in finance and development, affiliated to the centre for finance and development, faculty affiliate, gender centre.

Marko MLIKOTA

Martina VIARENGO

Associate professor, international economics, faculty associate, centre for finance and development, global migration centre, gender centre.

Nathan SUSSMAN

Full professor, international economics & pictet chair in finance and development, director, centre for finance and development (cfd), co-director, mas in sustainable finance and development.

Rui ESTEVES

Professor, international history and politics.

Timothy SWANSON

André hoffmann chair in environmental economics, academic co-director, centre for international environmental studies.

Ugo PANIZZA

Professor, international economics pictet chair in finance and development, director, international centre for monetary and banking studies, deputy director, centre for finance and development, head, international economics department, faculty associate, albert hirschman centre on democracy.

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Joëlle NOAILLY

Senior lecturer, international economics, associate professor, environmental economics, vu amsterdam.

Alexandre SWOBODA

Honorary professor, international economics.

Charles WYPLOSZ

Slobodan DJAJIC

Honorary professor, international economics, our student body.

The Geneva Graduate Institute is home to students from all over the world. Roughly   1,000 students from 100 countries are enrolled in our various programmes. 

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The Graduate Institute strives to support talented scholars from around the world. Affordable tuition fees and financial aid enable our MA and PhD students to complete their studies with less pressure.

90% of our students find work within four months of graduation. Our students are highly sought-after by employers in international organisations, the private sector, policy institutions and academia. Our alumni work at the World Bank, IMF, United Nations, European Commission, HSBC and ICRC, while others have taken up doctoral, post-doctoral or faculty positions at Oxford University, Cambridge University and Harvard, to mention just a few.

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PhD in Development Economics

Soas university of london.

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,860 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £2,430 per year (UK)

Development Studies Research PhD

Faculty of engineering & science, university of greenwich.

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
• 4 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

PhD International Development by Distance Learning

University of birmingham.

• 3 years Distance without attendance degree: £4,778 per year (UK)
• 6 years Distance without attendance degree

Development Studies, PhD

Swansea university.

• 6 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

PhD in Development Studies

Development studies with reference to emerging economies mphil/phd, king's college london, university of london.

• 3 years Full time degree: £6,936 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £3,468 per year (UK)

Development Studies (IDS) PhD

University of sussex.

• 4 years Full time degree
• 6 years Part time degree

MRes/PhD International Development

London school of economics and political science, university of london.

• 4 years Full time degree: £4,829 per year (UK)
• Development History, Theory and Policy for Research Students- Core
• Research Seminar in Development Studies- Core
• Research Design and Proposal in International Development- Core
• Introductory Course in Mathematics and Statistics- Core
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PhD in Development Studies by Published Works

Institute of development studies.

• 1 year Full time degree: £4,596 per year (UK)
• 2 years Part time degree: £4,596 per year (UK)
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MPhil/PhD European Studies

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,829 per year (UK)
• Research Workshop in European Studies- Core
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PhD in Development Studies by Research

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,596 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £4,596 per year (UK)

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About the Ph.D. Program

The Ph.D. Program in Economics at UCLA prepares students for careers as economists in academia, business and government. The program combines rigorous work in economic theory and careful study of real-world problems and institutions. Graduates from this program work at major universities around the world, national and international government agencies, banks, research centers and in private businesses. Some of our graduates have achieved great prominence, such as William Sharpe , who earned both his B.A. and Ph.D. degrees at UCLA, and was co-recipient of the 1990 Nobel Prize in Economics for his work on the capital asset pricing model.

The department includes internationally recognized scholars in economic theory, econometrics, and all the major applied fields. These outstanding scholars form one of the foremost departments of economics in the world.

The Economics Department is situated within one of the world’s most youthful and vibrant universities. Founded in 1919, UCLA first developed into a major university in the 1950’s. After so short a history, the university was ranked second in the United States among public research universities by the Conference Board of Associated Research Councils in 1982. Thirty-one of its Ph.D. programs are currently ranked in the top 20 in their field–third best in the nation.

The Ph.D. is the degree objective of the graduate program. This degree is awarded to students who demonstrate professional competence by passing written qualifying exams and by completing a major piece of individual research (the Ph.D. dissertation).

Preparation for the qualifying exams through coursework and independent study occupies most student time for the first two years. Thereafter the focus shifts to independent research and finally to the writing of a Ph.D. dissertation. Research in progress by our graduate students as well as our faculty is presented at workshops that meet weekly throughout the academic year. Currently, the Dept. has workshops in Theory and Mathematical Economics, International and Development Economics, Labor and Population Economics, Business Organization and Regulation Economics, Economic History, Econometrics, and Monetary Theory. In addition, many graduate students work as research or teaching assistants for faculty members. The normal time to degree is six years.

This degree program classifies as STEM (CIP Code 45.0603: Econometrics and Quantitative Economics).

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MRes/PhD International Development

• Graduate research
• Department of International Development
• Application code Y2ZI
• Starting 2024
• Home full-time: Closed
• Overseas full-time: Closed
• Location: Houghton Street, London

This programme offers you the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication and which makes an original contribution to international development. You will begin on the MRes, and will need to meet certain requirements to progress to the PhD.

The Department of International Development promotes interdisciplinary graduate teaching and research on processes of social, political and economic development and change. The Department is dedicated to understanding problems of poverty and late development within local communities, as well as national and international political and economic systems.

The Department conducts research and teaching across seven broad themes: complex emergencies, security, and humanitarianism in war-torn societies; comparative politics of development; governance, civil society, and informal politics; development management; development economics; the demography of developing countries and the politics of global health. Faculty have considerable experience of living and working in the developing world, and most have engaged in policy-relevant research and consultancy work with international development agencies or non-governmental organisations.

This is a vibrant MRes/PhD programme with students employing a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary methods from across the social sciences to research questions of development around the globe.

Programme details

For more information about tuition fees and entry requirements, see the fees and funding and assessing your application sections.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements for mres/phd international development.

Taught master’s degree with 65 or above overall and in the dissertation element, or the equivalent.

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

If you have studied or are studying outside of the UK then have a look at our  Information for International Students  to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.

GRE/GMAT requirement

Highly recommended but not compulsory.

Find out more about GRE/GMAT

Assessing your application

We welcome applications for research programmes that complement the academic interests of members of staff at the School, and we recommend that you investigate  staff research interests  before applying.

We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on your application form, including your:

- academic achievement (including existing and pending qualifications) - statement of academic purpose - references - CV - GMAT/GRE - outline research proposal - sample of written work.

See further information on supporting documents

Your research proposal for the MRes/PhD International Development should be approximately 1500 - 2000 words. It should have a descriptive title to enable us to identify the broad theme of the project. You will also be prompted to complete the box for programme specific information, when filling out the online application form. You must  include the following under programme specific information:

-the title of your research proposal -a short summary of your research proposal -the name of your proposed supervisor(s) in the department. (Please note: this does not mean you need to have made contact with supervisors or obtained their approval in advance, it simply helps us when assessing your application).

If any of this information is missing or incomplete, it may delay consideration of your application.

You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE, but we recommend that you do.  See our English language requirements .

When to apply

The application deadline for this programme is 15 January 2024 . However, to be considered for any LSE funding opportunity, you must have submitted your application and all supporting documents by the funding deadline. See the fees and funding section for more details.

Fees and funding

Every research student is charged a fee in line with the fee structure for their programme.  The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover  living costs  or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2024/25 for MRes/PhD International Development

Home students: £4,829 for the first year (provisional) Overseas students: £22,632 for the first year

The fee is likely to rise over subsequent years of the programme. The School charges home research students in line with the level of fee that the Research Councils recommend. The fees for overseas students are likely to rise in line with the assumed percentage increase in pay costs (ie, 4 per cent per annum).

The Table of Fees shows the latest tuition amounts for all programmes offered by the School.

The amount of tuition fees you will need to pay, and any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a home or overseas student, otherwise known as your fee status. LSE assesses your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department of Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Scholarships, studentships and other funding

The School recognises that the  cost of living in London  may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

This programme is eligible for  LSE PhD Studentships , and  Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding . Selection for the PhD Studentships and ESRC funding is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline.  

Funding deadline for LSE PhD Studentships and ESRC funding: 15 January 2024

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.   Find out more about financial support.

External funding 

There may be other funding opportunities available through other organisations or governments and we recommend you investigate these options as well.

Further information

Fees and funding opportunities

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.  

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students . 

1) Take a note of the UK qualifications we require for your programme of interest (found in the ‘Entry requirements’ section of this page). 

2) Go to the International Students section of our website. 

3) Select your country. 

4) Select ‘Graduate entry requirements’ and scroll until you arrive at the information about your local/national qualification. Compare the stated UK entry requirements listed on this page with the local/national entry requirement listed on your country specific page.

Programme structure and courses

Introductory course.

Accepted students who are planning to use advanced quantitative analysis in their PhD research are required to take the summer Introductory Course in Mathematics and Statistics, particularly if you want to take advanced statistical courses.

Introductory Course in Mathematics and Statistics Provides the essential mathematical, statistical, economic and econometric background for the core Economics courses of these programmes.

First year (MRes)

The MRes programme is the entry point to doctoral research and is designed both to train you in development approaches and perspectives, and to provide significant flexibility to develop advanced methodological and theoretical skills within disciplinary specialisms appropriate to your research interests.

In addition, you will develop any necessary language skills and background knowledge of specific topics related to your research.

(* denotes a half unit)

Development History, Theory and Policy for Research Students* An interdisciplinary course that examines major trends, concepts and perspectives in the history and theory of development.

Research Design and Proposal in International Development You will work with your academic supervisors to structure a doctoral research proposal that has the potential to make a significant contribution to knowledge and that reflects a sophisticated mastery of advanced theoretical and methodological tools from one or more academic disciplines related to international development.

Research Design in International Development This course is designed for engagement with methodological and research design issues in international development research. Sessions are organised around methodological choices and research design (eg. inference, case studies, fieldwork challenges, and ethics), and involve presentation of research projects in the second term.

Methodology courses to the value of one unit

Methodology or theory courses to the value of 0.5 units

Subject to satisfactory performance, you will be upgraded to the PhD programme and will implement your research plan.

For the most up-to-date list of optional courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page.  

You must note, however, that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, a change of circumstances since publication may cause the School to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will always notify the affected parties as early as practicably possible and propose any viable and relevant alternative options. Note that the School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside of its control, which includes but is not limited to a lack of demand for a course or programme of study, industrial action, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises.  

You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School’s  Calendar , or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the  updated graduate course and programme information page.

Supervision, progression and assessment

Supervision.

You will be assigned a lead supervisor (and a second supervisor/adviser) who is a specialist in your chosen research field, though not necessarily in your topic. Lead supervisors guide you through your studies.

Progression and assessment

At the end of the first year you will complete the assessments for your courses and finalise your Research Prospectus, the provisional research plan for your PhD. If you achieve the required marks in your Research Prospectus and other assessments, as outlined in the progression requirements, you will be upgraded to the PhD part of the programme.

Your final award of the PhD will be determined by the completion of an original research thesis and a viva oral examination.

More about progression requirements.

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We’re here to help and support you throughout your time at LSE, whether you need help with your academic studies, support with your welfare and wellbeing or simply to develop on a personal and professional level.

Whatever your query, big or small, there are a range of people you can speak to who will be happy to help.  

Department librarians   – they will be able to help you navigate the library and maximise its resources during your studies. 

Accommodation service  – they can offer advice on living in halls and offer guidance on private accommodation related queries.

Class teachers and seminar leaders  – they will be able to assist with queries relating to specific courses. 

Disability and Wellbeing Service  – they are experts in long-term health conditions, sensory impairments, mental health and specific learning difficulties. They offer confidential and free services such as  student counselling,  a  peer support scheme  and arranging  exam adjustments.  They run groups and workshops.  

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Language Centre  – the Centre specialises in offering language courses targeted to the needs of students and practitioners in the social sciences. We offer pre-course English for Academic Purposes programmes; English language support during your studies; modern language courses in nine languages; proofreading, translation and document authentication; and language learning community activities.

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LSE Library   –   founded in 1896, the British Library of Political and Economic Science is the major international library of the social sciences. It stays open late, has lots of excellent resources and is a great place to study. As an LSE student, you’ll have access to a number of other academic libraries in Greater London and nationwide. 

LSE LIFE  – this is where you should go to develop skills you’ll use as a student and beyond. The centre runs talks and workshops on skills you’ll find useful in the classroom; offers one-to-one sessions with study advisers who can help you with reading, making notes, writing, research and exam revision; and provides drop-in sessions for academic and personal support. (See ‘Teaching and assessment’). 

LSE Students’ Union (LSESU)  – they offer academic, personal and financial advice and funding.  

PhD Academy   – this is available for PhD students, wherever they are, to take part in interdisciplinary events and other professional development activities and access all the services related to their registration. 

Sardinia House Dental Practice   – this   offers discounted private dental services to LSE students.  

St Philips Medical Centre  – based in Pethwick-Lawrence House, the Centre provides NHS Primary Care services to registered patients.

Student Services Centre  – our staff here can answer general queries and can point you in the direction of other LSE services.  

Student advisers   – we have a  Deputy Head of Student Services (Advice and Policy)  and an  Adviser to Women Students  who can help with academic and pastoral matters.

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Your time at LSE is not just about studying, there are plenty of ways to get involved in  extracurricular activities . From joining one of over 200 societies, or starting your own society, to volunteering for a local charity, or attending a public lecture by a world-leading figure, there is a lot to choose from. 

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London is an exciting, vibrant and colourful city. It's also an academic city, with more than 400,000 university students. Whatever your interests or appetite you will find something to suit your palate and pocket in this truly international capital. Make the most of career opportunities and social activities, theatre, museums, music and more. 

Want to find out more? Read why we think  London is a fantastic student city , find out about  key sights, places and experiences for new Londoners . Don't fear, London doesn't have to be super expensive: hear about  London on a budget . 

Quick Careers Facts for the Department of International Development

Median salary of our PG students 15 months after graduating: £32,000          

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

• Government, Public Sector and Policy   
• Education, Teaching and Research            
• Health and Social Care  
• Consultancy      
• International Organisations

The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2020-21 were the fourth group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling and who were working in full-time employment.

Further information on graduate destinations for this programme

Support for your career

Many leading organisations give careers presentations at the School during the year, and LSE Careers has a wide range of resources available to assist students in their job search. Find out more about the  support available to students through LSE Careers .

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Come on a guided campus tour, attend an undergraduate open day, drop into our office or go on a self-guided tour.  Find out about opportunities to visit LSE . 

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Student Marketing, Recruitment and Study Abroad travels throughout the UK and around the world to meet with prospective students. We visit schools, attend education fairs and also hold Destination LSE events: pre-departure events for offer holders.  Find details on LSE's upcoming visits . 

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The Ph.D. program is a full time program leading to a Doctoral Degree in Economics.  Students specialize in various fields within Economics by enrolling in field courses and attending field specific lunches and seminars.  Students gain economic breadth by taking additional distribution courses outside of their selected fields of interest.

General requirements

Students  are required to complete 1 quarter of teaching experience. Teaching experience includes teaching assistantships within the Economics department or another department .

University's residency requirement

135 units of full-tuition residency are required for PhD students. After that, a student should have completed all course work and must request Terminal Graduate Registration (TGR) status.

Department degree requirements and student checklist

1. core course requirement.

Required: Core Microeconomics (202-203-204) Core Macroeconomics (210-211-212) Econometrics (270-271-272).  The Business School graduate microeconomics class series may be substituted for the Econ Micro Core.  Students wishing to waive out of any of the first year core, based on previous coverage of at least 90% of the material,  must submit a waiver request to the DGS at least two weeks prior to the start of the quarter.  A separate waiver request must be submitted for each course you are requesting to waive.  The waiver request must include a transcript and a syllabus from the prior course(s) taken.  

2.  Field Requirements

Required:  Two of the Following Fields Chosen as Major Fields (click on link for specific field requirements).  Field sequences must be passed with an overall grade average of B or better.  Individual courses require a letter grade of B- or better to pass unless otherwise noted.

Research fields and field requirements :

• Behavioral & Experimental
• Development Economics
• Econometric Methods with Causal Inference
• Econometrics
• Economic History
• Environmental, Resource and Energy Economics
• Industrial Organization
• International Trade & Finance
• Labor Economics
• Market Design
• Microeconomic Theory
• Macroeconomics
• Political Economy
• Public Economics

3.  Distribution

Required:  Four other graduate-level courses must be completed. One of these must be from the area of economic history (unless that field has already been selected above). These courses must be distributed in such a way that at least two fields not selected above are represented.  Distribution courses must be passed with a grade of B or better.

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The course seeks to sharpen and reinforce the expertise of the student with respect to the economic theories, models and methodologies used for the analysis of key international trade and finance issues in the context of varying institutional arrangements and settings. It is aimed at providing students with an in-depth and rigorous analysis of advanced international economics by relating the topics to the conditions in Africa. The course has the following specific objectives which seek to:  

• Familiarize the student with important facts on the global economy and international economic institutions;
• Acquaint the student with the analytical tools that economists use to investigate international economic interactions;
• Develop an understanding of the mechanisms of international trade and finance, and the way in which participation in the international economy affects consumers, businesses, economic policy and the economy in general;
• Explore the implications of the theories on African economies; and
• Equip students with the skills to develop alternative theoretical and empirical approaches applicable to African economies.
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Wharton’s PhD program in Finance provides students with a solid foundation in the theoretical and empirical tools of modern finance, drawing heavily on the discipline of economics.

The department prepares students for careers in research and teaching at the world’s leading academic institutions, focusing on Asset Pricing and Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, International Finance, Financial Institutions and Macroeconomics.

Wharton’s Finance faculty, widely recognized as the finest in the world, has been at the forefront of several areas of research. For example, members of the faculty have led modern innovations in theories of portfolio choice and savings behavior, which have significantly impacted the asset pricing techniques used by researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. Another example is the contribution by faculty members to the analysis of financial institutions and markets, which is fundamental to our understanding of the trade-offs between economic systems and their implications for financial fragility and crises.

Faculty research, both empirical and theoretical, includes such areas as:

• Structure of financial markets
• Formation and behavior of financial asset prices
• Banking and monetary systems
• Corporate control and capital structure
• Saving and capital formation
• International financial markets

Candidates with undergraduate training in economics, mathematics, engineering, statistics, and other quantitative disciplines have an ideal background for doctoral studies in this field.

Effective 2023, The Wharton Finance PhD Program is now STEM certified.

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Applications for 2024-2025 ph.d. fellows are now being accepted. click here to apply., globalization ph.d. fellows.

The Globlization Ph.D. Fellowship offers the opportunity to join the Dartmouth globalization group for a single term during one's Ph.D. studies. Ph.D. fellows receive an office in the Economics department and the opportunity to present their own research to faculty for feedback and are reimbursed for their travel expenses. There are no teaching or RA obligations associated with the position: Ph.D. fellows are simply expected to be active members of the vibrant Dartmouth globalization community. 

How to Apply

We are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Globalization Ph.D. Fellows. Please apply here:  https://econjobmarket.org/positions/10543

2023-2024 Globalization Ph.D Fellows

• Tishara Garg, Fall 2023, MIT
• Ananya Kotia, Fall 2023, LSE
• Constanza Abuin, Spring 2024, Harvard
• Oscar Perello, Spring 2024, UCL

Previous Globalization Ph.D. Fellows

• Marcos Barrozo, Spring 2023, Harvard
• Daniel O'Connor, Winter 2023, MIT
• Anais Galdin , Fall 2022, Princeton ( on the job market 2023-2024 )
• Nicole Gorton, Fall 2021, UCLA, now at U.S. State Department
• Agostina Brinatti , Spring 2022, Michigan ( on the job market 2023-2024 )
• Verena Wiedemann , Spring 2022, Oxford, now at the IFC.
• Monika Sztajerowska, Fall 2021, Paris School of Economics, now at the OECD.
• Josh De-Lyon , Spring 2021, Oxford/LSE, now at the OECD.
• Augusto Opsital , Winter 2021, UCLA, now at LMU Munich.
• Zahin Haque , Fall 2020, NYU, now at Wayfair.
• Antoine Levy , Winter 2020, MIT,  now at UC Berkeley Hass School of Business.
• Trang Hoang , Fall 2019, Vanderbilt, now at the Federal Reserve Board.
• Mathilde Le Moigne , Spring 2019, Princeton, now at the University of Zurich.
• Xiang Ding , May 2019, Harvard, now at Georgetown University.
• Diana Van Patten , Winter 2019, UCLA, now at the Yale School of Management.
• Isabela Manelici , Fall 2018, UC Berkeley, now at the London School of Economics.
• Jose Vasquez , Fall 2018, UC Berkeley, now at the London School of Economics.
• Lucas Scottini, Spring 2018, Brown University, now in the private sector.
• Devaki Ghose , Winter 2018, Virginia, now at the World Bank.
• Simon Fuchs , Fall 2017, Toulouse, now at the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank.

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The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics is one of the world's foremost economics departments, and its faculty are renowned for their seminal contributions to the field, achievements recognized with numerous Nobel Prizes, Clark Medals, and other distinctions. Students admitted to doctoral studies research, interact daily with the faculty, as well as fellow graduate students, and pursue their own interests, thus furthering their own scholarship and research, ultimately continuing to shape the discipline itself.

The Department of Economics receives 600-700 applications for an entering class of 20-25 students per year. The number of well-qualified applicants exceeds the number of offers we can make. Nevertheless, we still strongly encourage those interested in graduate economic study to apply.

Welcome incoming Ph.D. students! (alphabetical listing): Pedro Adami Oliboni; Bruno Aravena Maguida; Iris Arbogast; Dylan Baker; Rachel Coroseo Rojas; Amedeus Dsouza; Jacob Hartwig; Xun Huang; Ragini Jain; Tanvi Jindal; Sreyas Mahadevan; Saptarshi Majumdar; Ken Miyahara Coello; Meera Mody; Luke Motley; Shivani Pandey; Tyler Patterson; Santiago Perez Cardona; Henrique Rodrigues da Mota; Berkay Sagin; Stan Xie; Gianluca Yong Gonzalez; Samuel Zhao

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Congratulations 2022-2023 Ph.D. Graduates! 2022-2023 PhD graduates (alphabetical listing): Oguz Bayraktar • Sergei Bazylik • Andrew Choi • Neil Cholli • Levi Crews • Yusheng Fei • Agustin Gutierrez • Takuma Habu • Eyo Herstad • Sota Ichiba • Esperanza Johnson Urrutia • Joshua Ka • Daniel Kashner • Jonas Lieber • Jack Light • Jiarui Liu • Andrea Mattia • Hyejin Park • Harshil Sahai • Chun Shea • Younghun Shim • Myungkou Shin • Mateusz Stalinski • Mehrdad Tahvilian

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Postdoctoral Program The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics is proud to announce its first year (2023-24) of having a postdoctoral program! 

Selected postdoctoral scholars in the program for 2023-24 are Harshil Sahai (PhD '23) and Esperanza Johnson Urrutia (PhD '23).  Postdoctoral scholars in the program for 2024-25 are Elena Istomina and Shanon Hsuan-Ming Hsu.

STEM Eligibility The PhD program is STEM eligible for international students.

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The Economics PhD Program is administered by: Kathryn Falzareno Graduate Student Affairs Administrator SHFE 510 Phone: 773-702-3026 Email: [email protected]

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PhD research

Every year, around 500 doctoral degrees (PhDs) are conferred at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Currently about 60 PhD students are working on their research at the Amsterdam School of Economics. Topics vary from financial econometrics to entrepreneurship and innovation.

How to become a PhD student

The main route to becoming a PhD student at the Amsterdam School of Economics is to follow the intensive 2-year Research Master's programme at the Tinbergen Institute (TI). The aim of this excellent Master's programme in economics, econometrics and finance is to prepare students for further academic research. In the 2 nd year of the Research Master's programme, students are usually assigned a supervisor, based on their research interests. Students who are assigned a supervisor from ASE have the opportunity to apply for a PhD position at our School.

For fields not covered by the TI, and for specific projects, vacancy announcements are posted on the website of the University of Amsterdam.

Candidates who are financially self-supporting (usually those who wish to pursue a PhD next to an appointment in a company or elsewhere) can apply for an external PhD. The conditions are stated in below document 'External PhD students ASE'.

Tinbergen Institute

Tinbergen Institute (TI) is one of Europe's top graduate schools and research institutes in economics, econometrics and finance. The institute uniquely combines the best of 3 leading universities in the Netherlands: the University of Amsterdam (UvA), VU University Amsterdam and Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR). TI offers a Research Master's programme in Economics (with 3 tracks: Economics, Econometrics and Finance) as well as PhD opportunities under expert supervision by our international research fellows. With 30 nationalities in the institute and 70% of our students coming from abroad, Tinbergen Institute provides a truly international experience. The 3 universities also work together in the joint Research Master's Business Data Science .

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PhD Council

At the beginning of 2021, the UvA Economics and Business PhD council was started. It represents the interests of all PhD candidates at the Faculty of Economics and Business, from both the Amsterdam School of Economics and the Amsterdam Business School. Aim of the council is to be a sounding board for organisational developments within the faculty that concern PhD candidates. In addition to this, they want to stimulate interaction and communication between PhD students at different sections and departments.

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