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PHBS launched its Ph.D. program in quantitative economics in fall 2018. The core philosophy of the program is to empower Ph.D. candidates by teaching them modern research tools in economics in a patient and solid manner. Initiated by Sargent Institute of Quantitative Economics and Finance (SIQEF), this program focuses on fundamental training as well as applications of modern research tools. The international Economics Ph.D. program in Peking University HSBC Business School is a four-year full-time program for Master-Degree holders. It is designed to give students the skills necessary to succeed in a career as a researcher working for universities, research institutions, or financial/high-tech industries. It has been developed to provide students with a solid theoretical foundation and in-depth quantitative training in economics. Our graduates are expected to be both innovative and insightful in analyzing economy-wide phenomena, and are able to research and analyze independently.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
PHBS launched its Ph.D. program in quantitative economics in fall 2018. The core philosophy of the program is to empower Ph.D. candidates by teaching them modern research tools in economics in a patient and solid manner. Initiated by Sargent Institute of Quantitative Economics and Finance (SIQEF), this program focuses on fundamental training as well as applications of modern research tools. The international Economics Ph.D. program in Peking University HSBC Business School is a four-year full-time program for Master-Degree holders. It is designed to give students the skills necessary to succeed in a career as a researcher working for universities, research institutions, or financial/high-tech industries. It has been developed to provide students with a solid theoretical foundation and in-depth quantitative training in economics. Our graduates are expected to be both innovative and insightful in analyzing economy-wide phenomena, and are able to research and analyze independently.
Admission Requirements
100+
320+
Application Requirements
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport.
Must hold a Master’s degree from a recognized university.
Must have a GRE test score of 320 or higher.
Must have proof of English proficiency with a satisfactory TOEFL score (iBT 100 points or above, no sub score below 22), unless you’re a native English speaker.
It is highly recommended that applicants have a strong preparation in economics, preferably have taken intermediate microeconomics and intermediate macroeconomics courses at university-level or equivalency.
28 Feb 2026
4 Years
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Domestic
4,416 USD
International
4,416 USD
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Doctoral Program in Quantitative Economics
Peking University HSBC Business School(PHBS), Shenzhen, China (Mainland)
48 monthsProgramme duration
4,416 USDTuition Fee/year
28 Feb, 2026Application Deadline
Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Application Requirements
Domestic
International
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