Overview
The Economics PhD is a joint doctoral studies with Klaipėda University and Lithuanian Energy Institute (coordinating institution: Kaunas University of Technology).
Key facts
- Doctoral students of the science field of Economics develop research skills and prepare to conduct scientific research. Supervised by experienced scientists, doctoral students conduct and present the research of their chosen area, which is an integral part of their four-year doctoral study programme.
- Visit the programme website for more information
Accreditation
Right to doctoral studies acquired in cooperation with Klaipėda University and Lithuanian Energy Institute. Right to doctoral studies approved by the order No. V-1124 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania of 08 June 2011.
Programme Structure
Topics Include:
- Problems of Macroeconomic Analysis;
- Problems of Microeconomic Analysis;
- Research Methodology and methods;
- Topics in Econometrics;
- Economic Globalization and Internationalisation Problems;
- Statistical Methods in Social Sciences;
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
Mathematics Requirements
Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT)
The Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT) assesses your mathematics proficiency for university admission. The online tests vary by level and topic, depending on the programme requirements. Always check with the university for the exact score requirements and the number of attempts accepted.
Applies to: students without alternative proof
- OMPT-D
- Minimum score of 75%
English requirements
TOEFL iBT - TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
Score: 75
IELTS - The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Score: 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.
- Application indicating the science field, the topic and the form of funding (online);
- Official legalised Master’s diploma with the diploma supplement or a higher education degree equivalents and academic transcripts (translated into English or Lithuanian and notary verified) and the certificate of recognition if higher education qualification acquired abroad;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Recommendations by two researchers of the relevant science field;
- A research proposal on the selected topic;
- A copy of a valid personal document: a passport (for citizens of all countries) or an ID card (only for citizens of the European Union);
- A copy of the receipt of the application fee payment (55 EUR for EU citizens, and 132 EUR for non-EU citizens);
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: Free
Domestic: Free
Living costs
Kaunas, Lithuania: 693-1,198 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.