Admission and Financing 

Prerequisites

The required four years of previous university studies should comprise at least three semesters of Economics and/or Finance, including an advanced course in Microeconomics and an advanced essay.

All non-Swedish applicants are required to take the general GRE test (Graduate Record Exam) (institution code 7016, department code 1801). Note that non-Swedish applicants with a degree from a Swedish university do not need to take the test. If you have taken the TOEFL test (Test of English as a Foreign Language), please provide the score and a copy of the official test result.

Financial Support

The Stockholm School of Economics offers scholarships for graduate studies, and all students admitted receive a scholarship for their first year provided they have a university degree, e.g. a BA, MSc or MA. A student who receives a scholarship for the first year of study may expect the scholarship to be renewed for the second year provided that the course requirements for the first year are fulfilled.

Applying to the Programs

Applications must be received by Lilian Öberg by February 1, every year (see mailing address below). Your application will not be considered until the following material has been received:

Three (3) complete sets of applications, each set containing

• A completed and signed application form 
• Your Curriculum Vitae
• University transcripts
• A description of how exams are graded at your university
• A Statement of Purpose: a concise statement concerning your plans for PhD studies and your career objectives. The statement should be written in English, and should not exceed 1,500 words.

One (1) copy of your most advanced essay within economics or finance.

In addition, you should arrange for two letters of recommendation in English to be sent directly to the school.

For more information, please contact:

Lilian Öberg
Department of Economics

Department of Finance