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PhD Economics (Volkswirtschaftslehre) (Dr. rer. pol.) at University of Münster

University of Münster, Germany

Programme overview

Doctoral programme in Economics (Volkswirtschaftslehre) at the University of Münster leading to the degree Dr. rer. pol.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics (Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät)  |  Duration: Coursework phase usually two to four semesters; the dissertation follows  |  Intake: Winter or summer semester  |  Study mode: full-time; doctoral programme (Promotion)  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

A research-oriented doctoral study with modular coursework of at least 30 credit points (usually over two to four semesters), followed by a dissertation and an oral defence (Disputation).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the doctorate requires, as a rule, a completed relevant university degree; the exact requirements are set in the faculty's doctoral regulations (Promotionsordnung).

Intake: Winter or summer semester

Duration: Coursework phase usually two to four semesters; the dissertation follows

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