The submission deadline for the summer semester 2025 for this doctoral program starts on January 7 and ends on April 30, 2025.
Applications submitted after this deadline will not be processed!
The doctoral program in Business, Economics and Social Sciences aims to train doctoral candidates who contribute to the anylasis of new research topis at an (inter)national level. In their dissertation, doctoral researchers undertake the independent discussion of new scientific questions and expand their knowledge as well as their methodological skills. The courses to be completed range from mathematical/statistical methods, social science methodology and theory, quantitative/qualitative empiricism to economic models and experimental methods.
Visit the website of the SOWI faculty for more information on the doctoral program.
Admission
Before applying for admission: Find a supervisor and a topic for your dissertation project.
You have not yet found a supervisor and/or selected a topic for your dissertation? Then read our tips for preparing for the doctorate here.
Step 1: Fill out and gather the necessary documents, including the supervision agreement and application for admission to doctoral studies.
- You can find the required forms on the information page of the dean's office.
- Information on other required documents (e.g. degree certificates) can be found in our Admission Guide.
Step 2: Complete the online application.
Further information on admission:
Admission Guide of the Doctoral Academy
International applicants: Language certificates
International applicants: Legalization of documents
The dissertation can be submitted as a monograph or as a cumulative dissertation.
Everything at a glance
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Academic degree Duration Study code Faculty Level of qualification Prerequisites | Current Curriculum (only available in German)
Department for international students
Student Services Center of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Economics
Student representatives of the Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences (ÖH) |
In order to apply for admission to this doctoral programme, you have to apply for admission to one of the following doctoral schools:
Doctoral School of Business Administration and Business Education and Development
Head of Doctoral School: Ulrich Pferschy
Founding declaration (only available in German)
Doctoral School of Economics
Head of Doctoral School: Jörn Kleinert
Founding declaration (only available in German)
Doctoral School of Sociology
Head of Doctoral School: Stephan Moebius
Founding declaration (only available in German)