*As a student at NHH, the only fee you are required to pay is a small semester registration fee. The amount is currently approximately NOK 800 per semester.

About the programme

The PhD program in Finance at NHH Norwegian School of Economics offers rigorous training in financial economics in a vibrant and collegial research department. Our program allows students to grow into ambitious researchers who can successfully move on to an academic career.

The structure of the Finance program at NHH Norwegian School of Economics follows international standards. During the first year, students focus on rigorous coursework. The second year includes additional coursework while the primary focus shifts to independent research. Students typically take five years to complete their dissertation.

Our faculty covers all major areas in financial economics and is highly committed to support our doctoral students, who are well integrated into the activities of the department. We have a strong record of placing graduates in international academic institutions.

International Orientation

We encourage and facilitate international interactions for the PhD students. The Department of Finance regularly host international visitors and we are a member of the Nordic Finance Network that organizes workshops and advanced courses for doctoral students at Nordic universities and business schools. Students also have the possibility of a research visit abroad during their studies. In recent years, students have undertaken long-term visits at places such as Boston College, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, UCLA, University of Washington, and the University of Zurich.

Courses included:

• Asset Pricing
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Econometrics
• Scientific Methods in Finance
• Topics in Empirical Corporate Finance