PhD in Economics in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin

University College Dublin | Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 13,730
(c. USD15,884.24)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The UCD School of Economics hosts a dynamic PhD program providing comprehensive training and specialized mentorship. This program equips students for elite careers in academic, institutional, and corporate environments. PhD candidates immediately join UCD's active research network, extending throughout Dublin's metropolitan region. Presently, the program boasts enrollment of 50+ students representing 16 different nations.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

The online application form will ask a number of questions and require you to upload documents for the PhD Committee to review Below is a summary of this so you can prepare everything in advance

Required Items

Full transcript from previous bachelors and postgraduate degrees we look for students to have an MSc in Economics with a 21 or equivalent grade
An English Language cert if applicable
A 1-1.5 page research proposal

Details of two references names and email addresses
Title of your Research Proposal
Primary and secondary research interests
Any other documentation you feel is applicable

To be eligible to enter a research masters degree or PhD programme an applicant must have obtained a minimum of an upper second-class degree or equivalent in a relevant bachelor degree.

IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.

Tuition EUR 13,730

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