Program Overview

PhD Program Overview

The PhD program at the Institute of New Structural Economics (INSE) was launched in 2018. Outstanding undergraduate students can apply for the DIRECT-ENTRY PhD program through the NSE Summer School each year. Successful candidates will receive a successive five-year postgraduate and doctoral training. Postgraduate students who have already obtained their master's degrees can apply for the SELECTIVE program, which normally requires three years to complete. A doctoral degree in economics from Peking University will be awarded upon completion of required modules, including course study, think tank practice, dissertation, and dissertation defense.

Program Requirements

To successfully complete the direct-entry PhD, the following requirements need to be fulfilled:

1. The foundation courses of economics and the comprehensive examination (namely Doctoral Qualifying Examination);
2. Courses in the domain of new structural economics and examinations;
3. Working on the research paper in the second school year;
4. Forming of the advisor team;
5. Working on the research paper in the third school year;
6. Completion of at least 46 credits (excluding foreign language and politics courses);
7. Attendance of the new structural economics workshop;
8. Overseas exchanges (optional);
9. Attendance of the new structural economics practices (select 2 practices out of three in curriculum setting);
10. Visits and exchanges in higher education centers or institutes of new structural economics (optional);
11. Doctoral dissertation and defense.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in economics, with a focus on new structural economics. The program includes coursework, research papers, and a doctoral dissertation. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops, overseas exchanges, and visits to higher education centers or institutes of new structural economics. The program is designed to be completed in five years for direct-entry students and three years for selective program students.