Why pursue a PhD at VŠE?

Pursuing a PhD at VŠE means becoming part of a respected and internationally recognized university that helps shape the direction of economics and management.

My PhD has given me the opportunity to meet fascinating people and to engage deeply with questions that truly mattered to me. It taught me humility — I began to see how complex things really are, even where I once thought I had clear answers.

Petr Krautwurm

Prague University of Economics and Business is the first university in the Czech Republic to hold the prestigious AACSB institutional accreditation. The Faculty of Business Administration holds the EQUIS and AMBA accreditations, and the Faculty of Finance and Accounting is accredited by the professional association ACCA. We are the only public university in the Czech Republic focused exclusively on economics and management.

Doctoral programmes are offered in both Czech and English, and we support modern forms of teaching while creating an environment where academic freedom meets real-world impact.

Our graduates find excellent career opportunities not only in academia but also on the international job market—in research institutions, global companies, and public organizations.

A PhD at VŠE is an opportunity to develop your own research topic, become part of an inspiring academic community, and open the door to global opportunities.

What benefits can you expect from doctoral studies?

Individual approach

Individual approach

and a wide range of interesting topics

Beautiful and safe Prague

Beautiful and safe Prague

VŠE Campus is located in the center of Prague in representative premises highlighting the quality and prestige of PhD studies

Experienced supervisors

Experienced supervisors

who will involve you in the research activities and help you to become successful

Financial support

Financial support

not only as a doctoral scholarship, but also rewards for high-quality publications etc.

Research support

Research support

via workshops, faculty colloquia, and conferences

Networking and international experience

Networking and international experience