Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is now accepting applications for the PhD Scholarships in Economics programme for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Eligibility for CBS PhD scholarships in Economics requires a master’s degree (5+3 scheme) with a thesis grade of 10 (Danish 7-point scale or equivalent), weighted GPA ?8.2 (bachelor’s + master’s) or ?9.5 (master’s alone), or top 40% class ranking if unmet; high academic English proficiency; and degree completion before September 2026 start.
Founded in 1917, Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is Denmark’s premier business university and one of Europe’s top-ranked institutions in business and economics. Located in Copenhagen, it hosts around 20,000 students and 1,500 staff across six departments, emphasizing research-driven education in areas like economics, finance, management, and sustainability. CBS excels in applied research through centers such as the Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure, fostering global partnerships and high employability for graduates in academia, government, and industry.
Founded in 1917, Handelshøjskolen i København (Copenhagen Business School) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Frederiksberg (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Capital Region of Denmark. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Handelshøjskolen i København (CBS) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Handelshøjskolen i København (CBS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 102 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.