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PhD Finance (Business) at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The Finance PhD at Columbia Business School trains scholars for academic careers. The programme is intentionally kept small so students can work closely with faculty collaborators.

Faculty: Columbia Business School  |  Department: Finance Division  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Doctoral study in the Finance Division of Columbia Business School, with a small cohort working closely with division faculty.

Career pathways

Graduates are placed mainly as faculty at business schools and universities, with some entering industry research roles.

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Entry requirements

Columbia Business School PhD (all divisions): bachelor's degree or equivalent (four-year course of study) with superior academic performance; master's not required. GMAT or GRE scores required (no minimum score). TOEFL or IELTS for applicants from abroad unless the degree was taught in English. Two letters of recommendation (up to four may be submitted), essay or essays, transcripts, and US$100 application fee. Fall 2027 entry deadline December 15, 2026.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Fall

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