PhD programs in the BSE research community
International Doctorate in Economic Analysis (IDEA) at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
PhD Program in Economics, Finance and Management at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
Both of these PhD programs are organized jointly with the Barcelona School of Economics.
Many students in both PhD programs are alumni of the BSE Master's programs. The BSE PhD Track Master's Program is the first year of the UPF PhD Program.
- Banca d'Italia
- Banco de España
- European Commission
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Morgan Stanley
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- Princeton University
- United States Federal Reserve Board
- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
- University of Bonn
- World Bank
Job market candidates and placement results
Both the UAB and UPF PhD programs have a well-established track record of placements in Economics departments, central banks, and research institutions around the world.
PhD Job Market Placements 2024
Read about the candidates on BSE Focus
PhD Job Market Candidates 2024-25
Candidates will be posted soon!
Examples of placements from recent years include:
Full details of all PhD job market results from all cohorts are available on the websites of both PhD programs:
BSE research activities for students in both PhD programs
PhD Jamboree
The BSE PhD Jamboree is an opportunity for students in both PhD programs in the BSE community to show off their research, exchange ideas, and receive feedback on work in progress. The Jamboree is organized and led by the PhD students themselves.
Highlights from past Jamborees