Deadlines and Selection Process
We offer up to four positions in our PhD Program in Finance. Positions usually start in the fall (September/October).
Application Period
The application period is open from November 1, 2025 (2:00 p.m. CET – Central European Time) to January 11, 2026 (11:59 p.m. PST – Pacific Standard Time).
Selection process
Step I: Selection
The admissions committee, which includes VGSF faculty members, evaluates all complete applications. The most qualified applicants are invited for an interview (in person or via Zoom).
Step II: Admission offer
The admissions committee determines a final ranking of applicants and sends admission offers.
Step III: Admission confirmation
Once the admission offer has been accepted, successful applicants will receive a confirmation of admission.