PhD Program Economics and Statistics

Would you like to work intensively on economic and socio-political questions and develop new research methods?

The PhD Program in Economics and Statistics is offered jointly by the University of Innsbruck and the University of Linz, leading European institutions for empirical economics and data science as well as behavioral and experimental economics.
The programme is open to students from around the world, provided they hold a Master’s degree or equivalent. Students become competent researchers within the research community investigating economic and socio-political problems in depth and developing new research methods.
The topic of a dissertation should be aligned with the research interests of potential supervisors. Please check the faculty pages to learn about the research interests of potential supervisors. It is highly recommended to contact potential supervisors before finally applying to the programme.

Study Code
UC 794 355 xxx

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FAQ

Why is it worth to study Economics and Statistics?

Graduates acquire the ability

to write scientific papers that meet the international standards of peer-reviewed publications;
to contribute to the international research network; to develop independent research programmes with scientific integrity and to successfully introduce and implement these at national and international research funding agencies;
communicate with their professional environment, the scientific community and society in general about their specialist field.

What are the main topics of the study programme?

The work of the graduates of the PhD Program in Economics and Statistics mainly consist of:

to conduct theoretical and empirical research in economics or statistics and to publish internationally in economics or statistics,
to apply theoretical and empirical research methods to solve (economic-political) problems and to develop them further for new problems.

What career opportunities do I have with this degree?

Graduates will find their professional field of activity among other things:

at universities,
in research institutions and other post-secondary educational institutions,
in research departments of the European Central Bank, the Oesterreichische Nationalbank, of other banks, rating agencies, regional development companies, market research institutions as well as in other companies and commercial organisations,
in research departments of international organizations such as the OECD (Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation), EU (European Union), IMF (International Monetary Fund) or the World Bank,
in research departments of public institutions, interest groups and NGOs (non-governmental organisations),
in politics and the media,
in the national statistical institutes, in particular Statistics Austria and the regional statistical offices.

Graduates tracking: Shows which occupational fields students enter after graduation

What are further opportunities for graduates of this programme at the University of Innsbruck?

Darstellung von Studenten die über Innsbruck schauen

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Are there online sessions for information about the PhD programme?

The next online session takes place on December 11th, 2023 at 3pm. You can attend the session via the follwing link: https://webconference.uibk.ac.at/b/jud-egz-szc-fcy

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Curriculum

The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the PhD Program in Economics and Statistics gives you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this PhD programme.

The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria must be fulfilled for enrolment in the PhD Program in Economics and Statistics, how long the programme lasts, which modules must be completed and much more.

The curriculum 2021W is currently valid for the PhD Program in Economics and Statistics.

Information on the Curriculum (2021W)

The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.

In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies, available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.

University of Innsbruck Bulletins

English version of the Curriculum
University of Innsbruck Bulletin July 7 2021, Issue 94, No. 904 (Regulation of Study Law Provisions)
University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 24 2021, Issue 84, No. 885

Requirements

Relevant master's or diploma degrees at the University of Innsbruck:

Relevant master's or diploma degrees at the Johannes Kepler University Linz:

Diplomstudium Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Masterstudium Economics
Masterstudium Economic and Business Analytics
Masterstudium Statistics

Proof of general university entrance qualification:

With the exception of § 64 par. 5 UG 2002, the general university entrance qualification for admission to a doctoral programme shall be demonstrated by the completion of a relevant diploma programme or master's programme or another relevant programme of at least the same level of higher education at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution. To compensate for substantial subject-related differences, supplementary examinations may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the doctoral degree programme.

The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the doctoral degree programme.

Modules and Dissertation

Module und Dissertation pdf Economics en

Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading

Examination regulations

The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.

Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »

The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.

A	B	C	E
Austrian grading scheme	Definition	%-age
1	EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance	56.8	= 100%
2	GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors	25.4
3	SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors	12.4
4	SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria	5.4
5	INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work

December 2021

Overall classification of the qualification

Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).