Berlin School of Economics PhD Program 2027

Applications are now open for the Berlin School of Economics PhD Program 2027 in Berlin, Germany. This fully funded program is open to highly qualified Master’s graduates from around the world in economics, business studies, and related quantitative fields. The application deadline is January 15, 2027, and the program starts in October 2027.

There are no tuition fees, and admitted students receive funding for the expected length of the program, including a monthly stipend of 1,650 Euros during the Qualification Phase. Applicants must have a strong academic record and show creativity and an inclination toward research. You do not need a supervisor before applying, and the official details do not mention any application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD
• Host Country: Germany (Berlin)
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Application Deadline: January 15, 2027 (CET)
• Open to All Nationalities: Yes
• Tuition Fees: None
• Application Fee: None

What This Scholarship Offers:

• No tuition fees: Study for your PhD without paying tuition.
• Funding for the full program: Receive financial support for the expected length of your studies.
• Monthly stipend: Get 1,650 Euros per month during the Qualification Phase.
• Family allowance: Receive extra support for your children, if applicable.
• Paid research job: Earn an income in the Dissertation Phase through employment at a member institution, subject to performance criteria.
• Structured PhD training: Build your research skills through an organized program.
• Free public transport: Travel around Berlin at no extra cost with your semester fee.
• No German required: Apply and study without knowing German.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You should hold a Master’s degree in economics or business studies and have performed exceptionally well in your studies.
• Applicants from related fields such as industrial engineering, statistics, or quantitative social sciences can also apply if they have a sufficient background in economics or business studies.
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree can apply only if they also apply for a Master’s program that offers a fast track option.
• You should show evidence of creativity and an inclination toward research.
• GRE General Test scores are highly recommended but not mandatory. GRE General Test at Home scores are also accepted. There is no fixed minimum score, because the admission level depends on all applicants in that year.
• If English is not your native language, you need to prove your English proficiency with a TOEFL or IELTS score. This is highly recommended but not mandatory, and no minimum score is specified.
• You do not need to prove your English if you hold a degree from a university in an English speaking country, or if you have studied for at least one year at an English speaking university.
• You do not need to find a supervisor before applying.

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Programs Available:

The program is open to applicants in the following fields:

• Economics
• Business Studies
• Business Administration
• Industrial Engineering (with a sufficient economics or business background)
• Statistics (with a sufficient economics or business background)
• Quantitative Social Sciences (with a sufficient economics or business background)

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Documents Required:

• Motivation letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you want to join the program and outlining your major research interests
• Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) without a photograph
• Copies of academic transcripts and other certificates
• GRE scores (institution code: 3853) or GMAT scores (only for business administration PhD tracks, program code: D1Z 41 07). These are not mandatory but highly recommended.
• IELTS or TOEFL scores, if applicable (TOEFL institution code: 8167). These are not mandatory but highly recommended.
• Two academic reference letters, sent directly by your referees through the Application Portal

All documents must be in English. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Important Dates:

1. January 15, 2027: Application deadline (CET)
2. January 19, 2027: Deadline for referees to upload reference letters
3. March 3 to March 19, 2027: Online interviews for shortlisted applicants
4. End of March 2027: Admission decisions announced
5. October 2027: Program starts

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How to Apply:

1. Prepare all the required documents listed above.
2. Ask two academic referees for their willingness to write a reference letter for you.
3. Open the official Online Application Portal during the application period.
4. Fill in the application form and upload your documents.
5. Click the “Contact referee now” button in the portal to send the official request to your referees.
6. Submit your complete application before January 15, 2027 (CET).
7. Make sure your referees upload their letters by January 19, 2027.
8. If you are shortlisted, prepare for an online interview between March 3 and March 19, 2027.

Important: Applications sent by email or outside the application period will not be considered. The portal is open only during the application period.

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