Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Mar 2027
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Genève, Switzerland
Disciplines
Finance
Overview
At Finance from University of Geneva first year course divided into three semesters (September to June) with a total of ten courses. After completing these, students are evaluated on the basis of their test scores and a summer paper (first paper) prepared under an SFI Professor’s supervision.
Students at Finance from University of Geneva will:
- gain high-quality education for an academic career in the field of finance
- benefit from their close interaction with the faculty, dedicated PhD classes and research seminars, and regular brown bag talks with renowned visiting scholars.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Economics
- Financial Economics
- Corporate Finance
- Mathematical Finance
- Econometrics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- To apply for a doctorate, all candidates must hold a Master's degree from a university and a programme recognised by the UNIGE. In all cases, candidates must have obtained a Master's degree from a university or a qualification deemed equivalent and a programme recognised by the UNIGE.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Applies to you.
Non-residents: 1,707 AUD / year ≈ 1,000 CHF / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students. Applies to you.
Citizens or residents: 1,707 AUD / year ≈ 1,000 CHF / year
Living costs
Genève
Switzerland
3,286-4,864 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Finance.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- PHD Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1920 CHF, Deadline: Not specified
- Postdoctoral Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 3500 CHF, Deadline: Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027