PhD in Economics at PUC-Rio
Launched in 1993, the PhD program prepares researchers for international excellence.
Students receive rigorous training in macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics, while specializing in two research fields aligned with the department’s active areas.
Graduates stand out for their ability to:
- Develop independent, high-impact research
- Contribute to global public policy debates
- Work with analytical excellence in academia, research centers, governments, international organizations, and the private sector
View the structure of the PhD program
| Year | Semester | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Summer Term | Mathematics Statistics |
| 1st Semester | Econometrics I Macroeconomics I Microeconomics I | |
| 2nd Semester | Econometrics II Macroeconomics II Microeconomics II | |
| 2nd | 3rd Semester | Economic History 2 Electives |
| 4th Semester | 2 Electives | |
| 3rd | 5th Semester | Thesis Seminar I Workshop |
| 6th Semester | Thesis Seminar II | |
| 4th | 7th Semester | Thesis Seminar III Workshop |
| 8th Semester | Thesis Seminar IV | |
| 5th | 5th Summer Term | Thesis Defense |
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Admission to the PhD Program:
Admission to the PhD in Economics at PUC-Rio is based on the evaluation of the applicant’s curriculum vitae, research proposal, and letters of recommendation.
Further information can be found in the Official Call for Applications.
Applications must be submitted through the program’s website.
