English: Graduate College: The Economics of Innovative Change Friedrich Schiller University Jena in Germany

International Programmes 2025/2026©paginationHomeBackPreviousNextGraduate College: The Economics of Innovative ChangeGraduate College: The Economics of Innovative ChangeFriedrich Schiller University Jena• JenaOverviewCourse detailsCosts / FundingRequirements / RegistrationServicesDegreePhD, Dr rer polCourse locationJenaTeaching languageEnglishLanguagesEnglishFull-time / part-timefull-timeProgramme duration6 semestersBeginningOnly for doctoral programmes: any timeApplication deadline31 March, 30 SeptemberTuition fees per semester in EURNoneCombined Master's degree / PhD programmeNoJoint degree / double degree programmeNoDescription/contentThe programme offers top-level graduate students the opportunity to achieve a doctoral degree (PhD) in economics.Major research fieldsGenerating Innovations:Innovative behaviour and decision-makingPatterns and forms of innovative activitiesEffects of Innovative Change:Allocative and distributive effectsPolitical and institutional dimensionsDynamics and Patterns of Innovative Change:Economic and innovative dynamics of sectoral structuresInnovative change, increasing product variety and demandMethodological extensions are part of this programme.Course organisationThe 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 elementsCourses are led with foreign partnersIntegrated internshipsNo internshipsCourse-specific, integrated German language coursesNoCourse-specific, integrated English language coursesNoTuition fees per semester in EURNoneSemester contributionDoctoral candidates at Friedrich Schiller University Jena have the possibility to enrol. Enrolment is not compulsory, but it offers a whole range of advantages.The semester fee amounts to approx. 250 EUR per semester (student services and student self-government). For details, see:Semester fee (uni-jena.de)Costs of livingStudents need approximately 700 to 900 EUR per month for rent, food, health insurance, books and personal items. For details, see:https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international.Funding opportunities within the universityYesDescription of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the universityFor 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 requirementsTo start this programme, you must hold either a "Diplom" or an MA/MSc in Economics or Business (incl. Finance). An application is possible before finishing your studies. Please mention in the application when you will finish your studies. 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 visithttps://www.gkwiwi.uni-jena.de/PhD+Application.html.Language requirementsFluent 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 deadline31 March, 30 SeptemberSubmit application toGSBC EICCarl-Zeiss-Str. 307743 [email protected] of finding part-time employmentDuring their studies, students can work as student assistants up to a certain extent. Additionally, please seehttps://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international.However, this is not recommended for PhD students.AccommodationInternational 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/graduate-academy.Structured research and supervisionYesResearch training / discussionYesCareer advisory services and programmes for future professionalsThe Graduate Academy offers career counselling for advanced doctoral candidates and postdocs:https://www.uni-jena.de/en/career-counselling.Support for international students and doctoral candidatesTutorsWelcome eventBuddy programmeSpecialist counsellingCultural and linguistic preparationVisa mattersGeneral services and support for international students and doctoral candidatesThe 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/phdFriedrich Schiller University JenaUniversity locationActivate mapTo activate the map, click on the "Show map" button. We would like to point out that data will be transmitted to OpenStreetMap after activation. You can find out more in ourprivacy policy.You can revoke your consent to the transmission of data at any time.Show mapContactFriedrich Schiller University JenaEconomics and Business AdministrationDr Susanne Büchner07743 JenaE-Mail:EmailWeb:Course website