Target group

PEF is aimed at above-average students holding a Master's or Licentiate's Degree (Diploma) in Economics, Finance, Financial Economics, Econometrics, or a degree deemed to be equivalent..

What we expect from our students 

• Full commitment 
• High personal responsibility 
• Ambition 
• Independent studies
• Interaction: play an active part in the programme
• Begin to play an active part in the scientific community

What our students can expect from the PEF 

• International programme
• Completely in English 
• Clear focus on academic research 
• Small groups and close contact to lecturers 
• Experienced faculty with international reputation 
• Research oriented, demanding courses 
• Solid base for a career inside and outside of academics 
• Collaboration with The University of Constance and the University of Frankfurt, Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) and the Universities in the NCCR-FINRISK research network