Prospective Students
The primary goal of the program is to produce outstanding research economists.
The PhD in Economics intends to select very qualified applicants from Europe and all over the world.
The program adopts an extremely strict policy concerning the applicants’ selection, setting rigorous admission requirements. Only applicants with strong motivation and knowledge are admitted.
A good command of economic mathematics, econometrics, microeconomics and macroeconomics is an important condition for entering the program. An excellent knowledge of English is essential for the attendance of our PhD in Economics, since all course are taught in English. In fact English is the official language of the School and its program.
Selection of applicants follows a two-phase process: evaluation of qualifications and oral examination by an Examining Committee. In order to be admitted to the selection process applicants must hold a “laurea magistrale” or an equivalent foreign master-level degree.For any additional information do not hesitate to contact the School Secretariat at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Applying to the PhD in Economics
Please find all the information in the HOW TO APPLY section
To submit your applications be sure you have your:
- Transcripts with Grades
- Research Project in a topic proposed by a Faculty member
- CV/Resume
- Reference Letter
Admission questions can be submitted by email to Prof. Fabrizio Iacone (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Fabrizio Iacone
Fabrizio Iacone is Associate Professor of Econometrics at the University of Milan, and holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the London School of Economics.
Contacts
PhD Director
Fabrizio Iacone
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Administration
- Benedetta Capponi (Milan)
- Tel: +39.02.50321527
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- http://phd.unipv.it/contact/
Locations
Department of Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods
- University of Milan
- Via Conservatorio 7 20122 Milano, ITALY
Department of Economics and Management
- University of Pavia
- Via San Felice 5 27100 Pavia, ITALY
Courses
Coursework provides students with specialized knowledge in Economics and the necessary tools and background for economic analysis and frontier research.
During the first year, students receive a rigorous training in Mathematics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics. Three or four courses of 20 hours each are usually offered in each area. In the second year, students attend a selection of field courses and start working on their dissertation under the supervision of a Faculty member. The third year is entirely dedicated to research and completion of the thesis.
First-year coursework consists of Lectures (approximately six hours per week) and Tutorials (approximately two hours per week). Second-year coursework is concentrated in the Fall term and consists of Lectures (approximately six hours per week), essay-writing and students presentations.
To complement internal coursework, distinguished lecturers from other Italian or foreign Universities are invited to give series of seminars on specific topics.
Exchange-student agreements allow students to attend PhD courses at Bocconi University, the University of Varese and DEFAP (a joint program of the Catholic University of Milan and the University of Milano-Bicocca), and thus deepen their knowledge in their research fields.
Students have to enroll in courses by the 25th of the month prior to the start date, here: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/postgraduate-study/doctoral-research-phd-programmes/following-your-plan-study/phd-courses-catalogue
1st year
First Term - October 2023 - January 2024 - Timetable
Mathematics
- Static and Dynamic Optimization, Prof. Elena Molho and Prof. Daria Ghilli
Microeconomics
- Theory of Production and Consumption Decisions, Prof. Marzio Galeotti
- General Equilibrium Theory , Prof. Enrico Minelli
- Experimental Economics , Prof Antonio Filippin
- Risk and Game Theory , Prof. Paolo Garella
- Contract Theory, Prof. Claudia Meroni
Second Term - January 2024 - March 2024- Timetable
Econometrics
- Econometrics , Prof.Andrea Bastianin
- Microeconometrics,
- Time Series Econometrics, Prof. Fabrizio Iacone
Third Term - April 2024 - June 2024 - Timetable
Macroeconomics
- Growth Theory,
- Theory of Economic Fluctuations, Prof. Guido Ascari
- Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Models ,
- Economic Policy Evaluation, Prof. Giovanna d'Adda