Graduate College: The Economics of Innovative Change Graduate College: The Economics of Innovative Change

Degree

PhD, Dr rer pol

Teaching language

• English

Languages

English

Programme duration

6 semesters

Beginning

Only for doctoral programmes: any time

Application deadline

Any time

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Combined Master’s degree / PhD programme

No

Joint degree / double degree programme

No

Description/content

The programme offers top-level graduate students the opportunity to achieve a doctoral degree (PhD) in economics.

Major research fields

Generating Innovations:

• Innovative behaviour and decision-making
• Patterns and forms of innovative activities

Effects of Innovative Change:

• Allocative and distributive effects
• Political and institutional dimensions

Dynamics and Patterns of Innovative Change:

• Economic and innovative dynamics of sectoral structures
• Innovative change, increasing product variety and demand

Methodological extensions are part of this programme.

Course organisation

The programme is intended to be completed in three years. During the first year, students improve their basic theoretical knowledge and methodological skills by attending PhD-level courses. In the second year, students concentrate on their essential research activities. The individual PhD projects are completed during the last year. The programme includes summer schools with lectures held by renowned international researchers.

International elements

• Courses are led with foreign partners

Integrated internships

No internships

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

No

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

No

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Semester contribution

Doctoral candidates at Friedrich Schiller University Jena have the possibility to enrol. Enrolment is not compulsory, but it offers a whole range of advantages.
Semester fee (student services and student self-government) including semester ticket for free use of public transport: 245.90 EUR per semester and a one-off fee of 20 EUR for a multifunctional student ID card (“Thoska”) [as of May 2022, subject to change]

Costs of living

Students need approximately 700-770 EUR per month for rent, food, health insurance, books and personal items. Additionally, please see https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international .

Funding opportunities within the university

Yes

Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

For information on availability of funding for doctoral candidates, please refer to the website of the Graduate Academy at Friedrich Schiller University Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/phd_financing .

Academic admission requirements

To apply for this programme, you must hold either a “Diplom” or an MA/MSc in Economics or Business (incl. Finance). Therefore, you should have finished your MA before you apply. A Bachelor’s degree or a diploma from a university of applied sciences does not meet the requirements for this programme.
For further information, please visit https://www.gkwiwi.uni-jena.de/PhD+Application.html .

Language requirements

Fluent written and spoken English is required. As an orientation, language level C1 or higher of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is recommended. Proof of formal language knowledge is not necessary. Language proficiency will be judged in your application and subsequent interviews.

Application deadline

Any time

Submit application to

Prof Dr Uwe Cantner
GSBC EIC
Carl-Zeiss-Str. 3
07743 Jena
Germany

uwe.cantner@uni-jena.de

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Students can work besides their studies up to a certain extent. Additionally, please see https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international .

However, this is not recommended for PhD students.

Accommodation

International doctoral candidates have the possibility of applying for a place in one of the three university guest houses. Enrolled doctoral candidates can also apply for a room in student housing. For all information on accommodation in Jena, please refer to the website of the Graduate Academy: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/willkommen_promotion .

Structured research and supervision

Yes

Research training / discussion

Yes

Career advisory service

The Graduate Academy offers career counselling for advanced doctoral candidates and postdocs: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/academic+career/doctoral+phase/advisory+service+_+mentoring/phd+%E2%80%93+what_s+next_ .

Specific specialist or non-specialist support for international students and doctoral candidates

• Tutors
• Welcome event
• Buddy programme
• Specialist counselling
• Cultural and linguistic preparation
• Visa matters

Support programmes for international students

The Graduate Academy is the one-stop office for doctoral candidates and postdocs at Friedrich Schiller University. Please visit the Graduate Academy website to explore the full range of information! https://www.uni-jena.de/en/phd

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

University location