Vienna Graduate School of Finance provides financial support to outstanding students from around the world. The VGSF programme is available for the full-time PhD programme in Finance.
The Vienna Graduate School of Finance is a centre of excellence in Finance, located in Vienna, Austria. Its main activities are academic research and PhD education. VGSF faculty members are very well connected in the international finance community.
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Summary
Good opportunity for international students to study in Austria and receive funds for PhD program in finance.
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( vote)Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
Scholarship Description
- Application Deadline: January 24, 2021
- Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD programme.
- Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study finance.
- Scholarship Award: A gross monthly stipend of approximately € 2,000 (14 times a year), which includes health insurance. Funding is guaranteed for five years subject to satisfactory academic performance.
- Number of Scholarships: Scholarships are not given.
- Nationality: Austrian and international
- Scholarship can be taken in Austria
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Austrian and international students can apply for PhD Scholarships.
- Entrance Requirements:
Postgraduate degree: Successful completion of a master’s program or an equivalent program at a postgraduate institution (according to § 64 (4) of the Universities Act 2002). Applicants who expect to finish their masters by the beginning of the PhD program (September) are also welcome to apply.GRE or GMAT: Candidates should submit a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score that is no more than five years old.English language proficiency: Candidates whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate their English proficiency by submitting a valid English test or by holding a degree from an institution where English is the language of instruction.Recommendations: Candidates are expected to submit two recommendation letters supporting your application to the program.
Motivation: Candidates should be strongly motivated to pursue a PhD program in finance. Such motivation will be assessed by your statement of purpose.
- English Language Requirements: Candidates whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate their English proficiency by submitting a valid English test or by holding a degree from an institution where English is the language of instruction.
Application Procedure
How to Apply:
Only applications submitted using the WU online application tool will be accepted. The application tool is available online only during the application period.
Please note:
- All correspondence will be by email, using the email address you specified when logging in to the online application tool
- All information provided in the online application must be correct.
- All documents, including reference letters, must be received by the application deadline
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
The below link will redirect you to the WU website. From there you can submit your application to VGSF (PhD in Finance).