Welcome
RGS Econ is cancelling all events, courses, exams and meetings until further notice and aiming for full online instruction capability. We are also restructuring the admission process in your and referees' favor. More info on the relevant webpage.
The Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (RGS Econ) is a center for research and higher education in Economics. It combines the expertise of three economics departments at the universities in the Ruhr Area (Bochum, Dortmund Essen, and Duisburg) with that of the RWI - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research, 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.
- 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 1.300 Euro 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 information13th RGS Doctoral Conference in Economics
TU Dortmund University
February 18-19, 2020
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 InformationRGS Econ is a joint initiative of:
Ruhr University Bochum
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Social Science
RWI - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research
TU Dortmund
Faculty of Business and Economics
Faculty of Statistics
University Duisburg-Essen
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Mercator School of Management
RGS Econ is currently sponsored by, among others:
