Application BiGSEM/EBIM
The Bielefeld Graduate School of Economics and Management welcomes applications from exceptional and highly motivated graduates with a degree in
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Mathematics
or related fields, such as
- Engineering
- Operations Research
- Statistics
- etc.
The formal prerequisite for admission as a doctoral student is a Master's degree or equivalent (e.g. a German Diplom) conferred by a University after four years of study and including a written thesis. The degree need not be completed at the time of application. Furthermore, a sound knowledge of modern mathematical techniques is indispensable for successful participation.
The application period for the academic year starting October 1, 2012 is
November 1st 2011 - February 29th 2012.
An application for admission to the graduate school should include exactly 2 PDF-files consisting of (please take care of the order):
1st file
- the completed official application form (pdf)
- a cover letter
- a motivation letter
- a detailed curriculum vitae
- a copy of your last/current academic transcript/certificate
- an abstract of the master's thesis
2nd file
- copies of your previous transcripts/certificates
- copies of any other activities
- a proof of language proficiency
- anything else you would like to include
Every applicant should contact two academic or professional referees and ask them to submit completed recommendation forms (doc), optionally accompanied by letters of reference, directly to BiGSEM.
Applicants whose native language is not English must present proof of their language proficiency unless they have completed a college or university degree taught entirely in English. A high score in the Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or any other standardized international test constitutes sufficient evidence of a good command of English.
The available places will be offered to the most promising candidates after a careful selection process. Prospective students are encouraged to add any relevant information that might help the admissions committee in making their decision.
A limited number of full scholarships is offered by BiGSEM every year, but there will usually not be enough for all new members. It is therefore advisable to try and procure financial support from DAAD or similar bodies at the earliest possible date. Please note that the University currently charges no tuition fees for PhD work. However, an enrollment fee of about 200€ is due every semester and includes a ticket for unlimited public transport in the area. Also, health insurance is mandatory in most cases.
Complete application packages should be sent to: email
Alternatively, documents may be submitted via mail:
Bielefeld Graduate School of Economics and Management
Bielefeld University
P.O. Box 100131
33501 Bielefeld
Germany
Application EDEEM
For the EDE-EM program please apply at
http://erasmusmundus-edeem.univ-paris1.fr/application/
Please notice that the application deadline for the EDE-EM program might differ from the BiGSEM deadline.
