PhD position in Economics and Management Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica in Slovakia

Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Faculty of Economics, invites applications for a part-time PhD position in Economics and Management. The university is renowned for its high-quality education and research, holding the “HR Excellence in Research” award from the European Commission and participating in numerous international networks. The Faculty of Economics offers a four-year doctoral study program in English, with specializations in Tourism, Business Economics and Management, Finance, and Public Economics and Policy. Successful candidates will earn the academic degree of philosophiae doctor (PhD).

The tuition fee for part-time doctoral study in English is €1,300.00 per year. Applicants must select their dissertation thesis theme from a list provided by supervisors, accessible at this link. The application process requires submission of an electronic application form, which must be confirmed with paper documentation. The deadline for applications is May 29, 2026. Entrance exams will be held online or onsite between June 22 and June 26, 2026, with details provided after the application procedure is completed. The entrance exam fee is €50.00, and an additional €20.00 applies for paper applications. Proof of payment must be included with the application.

Admission requirements include completion of a Master’s degree or MEc, and a successful interview with the examination committee. International applicants must have their diploma recognized in Slovakia and submit the recognition document by the day of enrolment. Proficiency in English is required. The program is not funded by the EU Research Framework Programme, and no stipend or additional funding is provided beyond the tuition fee structure.

For further information, applicants can consult the faculty profile at https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/, general doctoral study information at https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/students/doctoral-study-phd/, and conditions for international students at https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/applicants/doctoral-study-phd/conditions-for-admission-to-study.html. The direct application portal is https://e-prihlaska.umb.sk/ais/eprihlas/#!/home#%3D%2Fhome. For questions, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking advanced research training in economics and management within a dynamic international academic environment. The program emphasizes both basic and applied research, and offers access to a wide range of dissertation topics. Applicants are encouraged to review the available thesis themes and prepare their application materials well in advance of the deadline.