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About RGS Econ

Welcome

The Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (RGS Econ) is a center for research and higher education in Economics. It was founded by three universities in the Ruhr Area (Bochum, Dortmund and Duisburg-Essen) and by RWI, one of Germany‘s leading economic research institutes. Over a period of three years, graduate students receive guidance that leads to a Ph.D. in economics, complying with the highest international standards.

12.01.2012 The 4th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting on Economic Sciences
19.12.2011 NRW Young Scientists Award 2011
15.12.2011 2nd RGS Jamboree
01.12.2011 Gerhard-Fürst Prize for RGS Alumna Dr. Annika Herr
18.11.2011 "Die Zukunft der Promotion in Deutschland" - panel discussion
12.10.2011 Stiftung Mercator awards scholarships to RGS Econ

  • Fast-track your Economics Ph.D. with a 3 year structured program
  • Study with 3 Ruhr universities and one of Germany's leading economic research institutes
  • Small groups allow individual coaching
  • Study entirely in English
  • No tuition fees
  • Scholarships available
  • Office space (desk and computer equipment) for each student

Application & Admission 2012

Online applications for our 2012 PhD program, will be accepted from January 14, 2012. via the Interactive Online Application System (IOAS).

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5th RGS Doctoral Conference

The 5th RGS Doctoral Conference in Economics will take place at the University Duisburg-Essen, February 27 – 29, 2012.  Applications for submission are now closed.

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Ruhr Economic Papers

The "Ruhr Economic Papers" are a joint publication of the Economic Departments of Ruhr University of Bochum, TU Dortmund, University of Duisburg-Essen and RWI.

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The RGS Econ is sponsored by:

National-Bank