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.
14.10.2017 RGS Jamboree & Welcome Ceremony
01.10.2017 13th Ruhr Graduate Summer School
02.08.2017 RGS Mini Lecture Nathan Fiala
01.08.2017 RGS Mini Lecture Lori Beaman
29.06.2017 RGS Mini Lecture Benni Moldovanu
01.03.2017 10th RGS Doctoral Conference
23.01.2017 RGS meets German Council of Economic Experts
02.11.2016 RGS Regional Economics Workshop
26.10.2016 RGS Mini Lecture James P. LeSage
- 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
- 3-year scholarships of 1.300Euro per month
- Office space (desk and computer equipment) for each student
Current Job Market Candidates
Some of our excellent doctoral students are currently finishing their dissertations and on the job market.
More information11th RGS Doctoral Conference in Economics
Universität Duisburg-Essen
February 21-22, 2018
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.
More InformationThe RGS Econ is currently sponsored by, among others:
