The NHH Norwegian School of Economics is inviting applications for PhD Research Scholar Positions in Department of Economics, starting in August 2026. This prestigious four-year program offers advanced training in fields such as Industrial Organisation, Macroeconomics, Behavioural Economics, Labour Economics, and Development Economics.
To be eligible, applicants must normally hold a five-year master’s degree (MSc) in Economics, Business Administration, or a comparable field, with an average grade equivalent to at least B (4.0) in the Norwegian grading system.
NHH Norwegian School of Economics, located in Bergen, is one of Europe’s leading business schools, renowned for its high-quality education, strong ethical standards, and internationally recognized research environment. Established in close collaboration with the business community, NHH partners with 195 universities and business schools worldwide, fostering global knowledge exchange.
Founded in 1936, Norges Handelshøyskole (Norwegian School of Economics) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bergen (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hordaland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Norges Handelshøyskole (NHH) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Norges Handelshøyskole (NHH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 83 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Norwegian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.