Factsheet Overview of the Ph.D. Programme in Economics and Finance (PEF): HS2020 Fact Sheet Ph.D. Programme in Economics and Finance (PEF) Title Ph.D. with specialisation in Economics, Econometrics or Finance Duration average 4 years Programme language English Application window Autumn Semester: 1 February – 30 April (external applicants) 1 February – 15 August for assistants and applicants with an HSG Master’s degree. Spring semester: 1 September – 30 November (external applicants) 1 September – 15 January for assistants and applicants with an HSG Master’s degree. Tuition fee see general website Fees Admission criteria See Admission criteria Current number of students 55 Average age (FS19) 29 Male / Female 65% / 35% Nationalities represented 7 International students 33%