Advanced research and education in Economics and Management
The programme benefits from the research expertise of internal faculty, complemented by a selection of high profile externals.
Research in Economics and Management
The doctoral programme in Economics and Management combines research and training from academics at the University of Luxembourg and experts from the industry and EU institutions based in Luxembourg.
Topics of research include:
- Economics: Regional development; Economic integration; Environmental, International, and Labor Economics; Macro finance; Growth and dynamics; Empirical methods
- Management: Operations (logistics); Business administration (innovation, audit, small enterprises)
An ambitious Ph.D. programme
The 4-year Ph.D. programme offers a Doctoral Education training comparable to the most renowned departments in Economics and Management. It offers specialized courses in the disciplines of Economics and Management. All courses are taught in English by faculty and visiting scholars from renowned universities/business schools. Ph.D. supervisors take great care of the students so they can advantageously compete with students from the most renowned universities.
For a Ph.D. in Management, students are required to have completed a Master in Management, Engineering, Accounting, etc. at the University of Luxembourg or elsewhere according to the sub-field that is studied.
For a Ph.D. in Economics, students are required to have completed the Master in Science in Quantitative Economics in Finance of the University of Luxembourg or to provide an equivalent qualification. This programme is an intense coursework which includes acquiring knowledge in the research frontier of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, finance and other sub-fields topics. Candidates with a degree in Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Engineering or other quantitative subjects are particularly encouraged to apply to the Master of Science in Quantitative Economics and Finance. Scholarships are available for excellent students.
A stimulating environment
The Department of Economics and Management (DEM) is situated in the heart of Luxembourg’s international business and administration center at Kirchberg. It comprises over 25 full-time faculty members with a strong research orientation cultivated in renowned economics and management departments, such as the Northwestern University, The University of Manchester, The Nottingham Trent University, the University of Münster, the Toulouse School of Economics, the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne etc.
The DEM seeks excellence in fundamental and applied research, delivers principled, research-based education and promotes the dissemination of scholarly knowledge and expertise of societal relevance in Luxembourg and beyond. The Department of Economics and Management provides an international and stimulating environment with regular top research seminars and several prestigious conferences. Furthermore, it intensively collaborates with other departments of the University of Luxembourg (Sociology, Geography, Mathematics and Finance) and with external research institutions (LISER, STATEC, etc.).
Ph.D. Positions
The Doctoral School promotes full-time Ph.D. students. The Department of Economics and Management regularly posts ads for paid Ph.D. positions with a competitive salary on the job-opening website. Applications are reviewed on a regular basis. Applicants are subject to admission criteria.