The PhD Program in Economics and Finance offered by the Department of Economics and Finance (DEF) at Tor Vergata University of Rome is a four-year doctoral program taught entirely in English and designed to cultivate advanced expertise in the fields of economics and finance. The aim of the program is to provide advanced specialization in economics, finance and econometrics to students whose goal is a successful career in academia or in institutions that require advanced financial, economic and statistical skills. The program benefits from a close collaboration with the EIEF (Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance), which provides a supplemental array of research and academic activities.
The program structure begins with a comprehensive set of core courses in the first year, covering essential topics such as mathematics, statistics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and finance. As students progress, they have the opportunity to tailor their academic journey by selecting elective courses according to their research interests and career aspirations. PhD students are encouraged to attend seminars, reading groups, conferences, and summer schools, provide their teaching assistantship to undergraduate courses, and spend a research period abroad. PhD candidates are granted the doctoral degree after completing all their coursework and defending a dissertation that represents an original and significant contribution to the chosen field of specialization.
Upon completion of the program, graduates emerge as highly skilled economists poised to make significant contributions in academia, the private sector, government agencies, central banks, and international organizations. Whether pursuing an academic career path or seeking opportunities in various professional settings, graduates of the program are well-equipped to tackle complex economic challenges and drive innovation in the field.
OUR MISSION:
The mission of the PhD Program in Economics and Finance at Tor Vergata University of Rome is to cultivate advanced expertise in the intersecting fields of economics, finance, and econometrics. Through a rigorous, four-year curriculum taught entirely in English, the program aims to equip students with the critical skills necessary for a successful career in academia, research institutions, and professional environments that demand high-level analytical, financial, and economic proficiency. Students are provided with a solid foundation in core areas such as mathematics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and finance in the first year, followed by opportunities for further specialization in their areas of research interest. The program’s close partnership with the Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF) further enhances its academic environment, offering students access to additional resources, seminars, and collaborative research activities.
OUR VISION:
The vision of the PhD Program is to produce future leaders and innovators in economics and finance, capable of addressing complex global challenges through original research and advanced problem-solving. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to contribute to both academic scholarship and professional practice, with opportunities in academia, government agencies, central banks, international organizations, and the private sector. The program emphasizes not only academic excellence but also the development of a global perspective, offering students opportunities for international research collaborations and teaching experiences abroad. Ultimately, the PhD in Economics and Finance from Tor Vergata University aims to shape a new generation of economists and finance experts who will drive innovation, policy-making, and financial solutions on a global scale.
We do our best effort to ensure that Ph.D. EF former students are well-equipped with theories, applications and methodologies to tackle complex economic challenges and drive innovation in the fields in Economics and Finance, whether pursuing an academic career path or seeking opportunities in various professional settings.