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Professor Finn E. Kydland, Nobel Laureate NHH adjunct faculty and Alumnus

Welcome to the PhD programme at NHH

The PhD programme at NHH is designed for those seeking careers in academic research and teaching within the fields of economics and business administration. The programme is geared specifically for young researchers whose main interest is scholarly research and teaching, and the majority of our graduates go on to work in academic institutions. Applications are welcomed from both Norwegian and international students.

The PhD programme offers specialisations in five different fields, reflecting the academic strengths of the institution. As a young researcher at NHH you will work closely with leading professors within your chosen field, having access to the sophisticated research resources and thriving intellectual community that will help develop your academic interests. Click on the links below to find out more about the specialisations in the NHH PhD programme:

• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
• Management Science
• Strategy and Management

Find out more about the PhD programme and the five academic specialisations here.

Current round of application - deadline 1 March 2008.

Research profile

NHH is Norway's leading research and teaching institution in the fields of economics and business administration. The school is a central node in the national Norwegian network of institutions of research and higher education and co-operates internationally, in both research and teaching, with major academic institutions in a number of countries.

Find out more about NHHs research profile here.

Student experience

NHH has a modern campus located by the sea just outside the centre of Bergen, the gateway to the famous Norwegian fjords. All PhD students receive a brand new laptop computer and their own office space when joining NHH, and the on-campus sports facilities, beautiful nature and great social environment enable PhD students to achieve an optimal work-life balance.

Find out more about the student experience at NHH here.

Costs and financing

As a publicly-funded university, NHH does not charge any application, admission or tuition fees to Norwegian or international students. The main source of funding for PhD students at NHH is through employement as a salaried research scholar at the school.

Find out more about costs and financing here.

Application and admissions

The application deadline is 1 March each year.

Find out more about admissions requirements and online applications here.