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Summer School in Economics and Philosophy in San Sebastian
22. maj 2012
Miguel A. Ballester and Juan D. Moreno-Ternero are organizing the XV Summer School in Economics and Philosophy, to be held in San Sebastian (northern Spain) next July. This will be the next edition of the Summer School that the Urrutia Elejalde Foundation hosts every year aiming to bring together a number of economists and philosophers, in order to discuss the state of the art in a field of common interest. The theme of this year will be "Measurement in Economics". The program and further detail...
Call for Papers: Roskilde University Sunrise Conference 2012
21. maj 2012
Call for Papers:
Roskilde University Sunrise Conference 2012
"Transforming Governance, Enhancing Innovation"
October 29-31, 2012
Conveners of the Roskilde University Sunrise Conference 2012 is pleased to invite you to participate in the annual Sunrise Conference on ‘Transforming governance, enhancing innovation’ to be held in Roskilde, Denmark on October 29-31, 2012.
The conference will explore how public a...
Paris School of Economics Master's programmes
15. maj 2012
The Paris School of Economics offers two different master courses:
APE – Analysis and Policy in Economics
2nd session : 4th of June 2012
More information...
PPD – Public Policy and Development
2nd session : 4th of June 2012
More information...
Please note that our students can follow 100% of their courses in english.
Campus day Friday the 14th of September 2012
14. maj 2012
Mark your calendars: Campus day Friday the 14th of September 2012
Campus Day invites all students and staff to a fun, enlightening and inspirering day at CSS. There will be exciting, academic presentations, music, food and stands where the many clubs and societies of CSS will be able to introduce themselves.
Campus Day is for everyone with a connection to CSS and this day gives you an insight to what is going on at CSS - academically and socially. More information and the final program will be announced later on, but mark your calendars today....
PhD Program offered at the University of Bologna (DSE)
11. maj 2012
The program has a standard organization and is taught in English. In the first year students are asked to take six courses in quantitative methods, microeconomics and macroeconomics. By the end of the first year they will also have to choose a field of specialization and a research supervisor. In the second year, students will choose six more advanced courses consistent with their field of specialization. The rest of the program is devoted to work on the dissertation. To this aim students will b...
The Environmental Economic Conference 2012
08. maj 2012
The Environmental Economic Conference 2012
The Environmental Economic Conference is an annual assembly for discussion of Danish environmental economy and environmental policy.
Purpose of the conference
- To create an overview of the current policy relevant environmental economic knowledge
- To contribute to at well-informed political and scientific discussion in the area of environmental economics and policy
- To bridge the gap between various subject areas and among researchers, practicians and others...
PhD Program - the Department of Economics at the University of Bologna (DSE)
08. maj 2012
The new edition 2012 of the PhD Program offered by the Department of Economics at the University of Bologna (DSE).
This program aims at training students for a career as economists in academic institutions or in research departments of corporations, public organizations, financial institutions and the government.
The program has a standard organization and is taught in English. In the first year students are asked to take six courses in quantitative methods, microeconomics and macroeconomics. By the end of the first year they will also have to choose a field of specialization and a research supervisor. In the second year, students will choose six more advanced courses consistent with their field of specialization. The rest of the program is devoted to work on the dissertation. To this aim students will b...
International Summer School on Regulation of Local Public Services
08. maj 2012

The Turin School of Local Regulation is pleased to announce the official launch of the XV Edition of the International Summer School on regulation of local public services (Torino, 10th - 21st of September 2012).
The Summer School is addressed to undergraduate students at their last year, graduate students and officials from the Public Administration (municipalities, counties, regional bodies) and regulatory agencies.
Selected participants can benefit of very low registration fees; free registration from non-OECD countries and new EU member States. Registration includes 2-week free accommodation at the University residence in Turin. ...
Konstanz Summer School "Experimental Methods in Social Sciences"
07. maj 2012
The University of Konstanz is offering an intensive interdisciplinary Summer School of Experimental Methods in Social Sciences (EMSS) for the first time this year.
The Summer School will take place from the 6 - 17 August, 2012 at the University of Konstanz in Germany and will be taught in English by experienced researchers of the faculties of Economics (Applied Research in Economics) and Sociology (Empirical Social Research).
The Summer School is ideal for advanced Bachelor’s and Master’s students, and young researchers a...
Investment Game 2012 - Stockholm School of Economics in Riga
07. maj 2012
Investment Game 2012
Join Investment Game – it’s both for professional and everybody who wants to learn how investment works! Register now in www.invest-game.com or via Facebook.
Each registered participant gets an opportunity to manage up to three portfolios, each worth 10,000,000 EUR and can trade in more than 15 different stock exchanges, plus trade not only stocks but ETFs and financial derivatives as well. Top performers will share a prize pool of 2500 EUR in cash!...
Barcelona GSE - La Caixa Scholarship Program
02. maj 2012
Thanks to an agreement with "la Caixa", for the 2012-13 academic year, the Barcelona GSE will once again offer fully-funded scholarships addressed to top students who want to pursue a master degree at our institution. We want to give students with an excellent academic background the opportunity to come to Barcelona for one year of rigorous training that will prepare them for top jobs and doctoral programs.
Read more here.
International Management Programme with De Lage Landen
02. maj 2012
Are you one of the best and brightest? Are you looking for an opportunity to get started in a challenging international career? Then we want to hear from you for our International Management Trainee Program!
An international management trainee programme with De Lage Landen is your ticket to a flying start to yo...
The Science of Happiness: Integrating Economics, Psychology, and Neurobiology
24. april 2012
The summer school course is directed at 3rd year undergraduate and masters students. For external participants such as Psychologists, Academics, or students not enrolled at the University of Copenhagen or not eligible for a transfer of credit, the course is subject to a fee of 4000 kr. (800 kr./1 ECTS) through Open University.
Read more about the program here and about applying here.
Please note that participation does not automatically mean credit transfer.
German intensive courses in Heidelberg
24. april 2012
The Heidelberger Pädagogium is a non-profit language institute, which was founded by two high school teachers in 1969. Our German courses offer effective learning and individual tutoring by experienced teachers in small groups of 5 to 13 participants, from alphabetization to preparation courses for the university entrance tests.
Read more here.
Tilburg University Summer School 2012
19. april 2012
We are pleased to announce the Tilburg University Summer School program of 2012, offering courses in among others International Entrepreneurship, Flexibility and Security (Challenges to Modern Labor Markets and Social Protection in Europe) and in Social Media & Online Ethnography, as well as a range of language courses. The courses take place during the summer months of July and August.
Read more information about the summer school program here.
Best Undergraduate Paper Competition
19. april 2012
Submission Deadline: June 15, 2012
To encourage undergraduate interest in economic issues, Alberto Alesina, President, and Reinhard Neck, Vice-President of the International Atlantic Economic Society cordially invite students to compete in the IAES annual undergraduate paper competition in Montréal this October. The winner of the student competition will receive:
- A $500 check,
- A handsome commemorative plaque recognizing their accomplishment
- Complimentary publication of the paper in the ...
PhD in Quantitative Economics and Statistics - ECARES Doctoral School
11. april 2012
The ECARES Doctoral School attracts many first-class students each year worldwide. It offers internationally competitive, high quality PhD programs in Quantitative Economics and in Economics and Statistics. The outstanding quality of the ECARES Doctoral School is confirmed by a recent study on the quality of doctoral schools in economics.* The
ECARES Doctoral School is among the top ten in Europe and the third best in Continental Europe.
Read more about the program here.
International Summer School on regulation of local public services
11. april 2012
The Turin School of Local Regulation is pleased to announce the official launch of the XV Edition of the International Summer School on regulation of local public services (Torino, 10th - 21st of September 2012). The Summer School is addressed to undergraduate students at their last year, graduate students and officials from the Public Administration (municipalities, counties, regional bodies) and regulatory agencies.
Read more about the summer school here.
IBEI Summer School
22. marts 2012
Read more here.
AIESEC Summer Program
22. marts 2012
You can read more here.
Barcelona Summer School in International Politics
16. marts 2012
The seventh edition of the Barcelona Summer School in International Politics will take place at the Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals (IBEI) during July 2 - 13 . The objective of IBEI's Summer School is to offer different short courses on significant topics in international relations and international political economy, taught by experts of international prestige. The direction and coordination of the summer school will be provided by Carles Boix, visiting professor at the IBEI.
The summer school is aimed at graduate students, professors and researchers in the areas of political science, economics, and international relations and international studies who are interested in learning first-hand about the latest advances ...
PhD scholarships in economics - "The Economics of Innovative Change"
07. marts 2012
The DFG Research Training Group 1411 "The Economics of Innovative Change" is a distinguished PhD programme in Economics, jointly offered by the Department of Economics of the Friedrich Schiller University and the Max Planck Institute of Economics, both in Jena, Germany. We offer a comprehensive PhD-level training to 40 outstanding young graduates. The programme is international and highly committed to quality in teaching and research. All academic activities of the PhD programme are conducted in...
University of Barcelona is offering a grant for students attending UB's Master programme
21. februar 2012
University of Barcelona is offering a grant for students attending UB's Master programme, defined by the following standards:
WHAT FOR?
To attract high qualified students offering the chance to be partially financed in your tuition fees (class A) and living expenses in Barcelona (class B).
CLASS A
4 grants of 1.000 euros to partially finance the tuition fees of 2012/2013 academic year.
CLASS B
2 grants of 4.000 euros to partially finance the living expenses of international students in Barcelona during 2012/2013 academic year....
Summer University Warsaw 2012
17. februar 2012
The SUW program is organized by SGH and the Student’s Union. The program is conducted entirely in English and encourages participation of international students.
The program will take place July 1-14, 2012.
The 2012 program topic is broadly defined as “Polish Economy – Conditions of Development, Promotion, and Cooperation within the International Environment”.
While participating in the program students will attend lectures taught by prominent professors of the University. ...
American Graduate School in Paris (AGS)
17. februar 2012
AGS is an independent, private, non-profit American institution of higher education based in Paris, France. The School of International Relations at AGS offers a two-year M.A. program in international relations and diplomacy.
Students who would like further information should contact AGS Admissions Officer, Mr. Matthew Delabre: matthew.delabre@ags.edu and should also visit the American Graduate School in Paris website: http://www.ags.edu/
European Transport Scholarship 2012/13
15. februar 2012
The Institute for Transport Studies (ITS), University of Leeds, is offering a full-fees Masters scholarship, to provide a unique opportunity to a student of outstanding ability, achievement and potential.
The European Transport Scholarship 2012/13 will fund the fees for an EU (non-UK) student to undertake a Masters programme at ITS, on a one year full-time basis. The scholarship forms part of the ITS mission to advance the understanding of transport globally via the development of skills and best practice. It is anticipated that after completing the Masters programme, the scholarship recipient will apply their new skills to an area of identified need within the European Union.  ...
University of Barcelona - Master degree in English
14. februar 2012
University of Barcelona (UB) master's degree in Economics is a two-year course aiming to train highly qualified professionals at an international level.
The course is designed to provide students with the theoretical and empirical tools they will need to analyse real economic problems and to conduct independent research. Students who successfully complete the course will be qualified to work in such areas as teaching in higher education, research, and economic consultancy to public and private institutions. It must also be pointed out that UB's PhD program in Economics has received an excellence award by the Spanish Ministry of Education and S...
Paris School of Economics - Master programmes for 2012/2013
14. februar 2012
Paris School of Economics Master's programmes for 2012/2013:
APE - Analysis and Policy in Economics
Well-established as one of the leading Master programme in Economics in Europe, APE offers high-level research-oriented courses in theoretical and applied Economics. It is jointly organized by a number of top French academic institutions : EHESS, ENS, ENSAE, Ecole Polytechnique, Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, HEC and the Paris School of Economics. More information...
1st session : 9th of March 2012...
Master in Economics and Finance (MEF) offered by the University of Naples Federico II.
27. januar 2012
The MEF program aims at training students for a career as economists in academic institutions or in research departments of corporations, public organizations, financial institutions and the government. The program is a 9 month intensive course and it is entirely taught in English.
The Master's courses provide an integrated training in finance, microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Courses are taught by faculty with proven track-record in graduate teaching and research, recruited from Italian and non-Ital...
The Kiel Institute Advanced Studies in International Economic Policy Research August 2012
14. november 2011
The Kiel Institute will continue its successful Advanced Studies in International Economic Policy Research with a new program starting in August 2012.
read more here.
Seminar in Academic writing for international students
12. september 2011
Seminar in academic writing for international students
The seminar provide crucial information on the process of academic writing specifically regarding the Master's thesis and the economic seminars.
The next seminar in academic writing is held on September 26, 2011 from 14:15 - 16:00 in CSS 26.2.21 (the big seminar room on the 2nd floor).
You do not need to sign up - just come as you are.
If you are going to write your Master's thesis or participate in an economic seminar this semester, it can be very useful for you to participate in this seminar....
Important information for incoming international students
14. juli 2010
Establishment of a
One-Stop-Shop in Copenhagen
A major achievement in the international field!
It has become much easier to obtain the EU registration
certificate, Social Security number and tax card for all of foreign students
living in Copenhagen.
The city of Copenhagen
has established a One-Stop-Shop where foreigners every Wednesday from 10:00 to
12:00 can get guidance from the Copenhagen Citizens Services, the State Administration
for Greater Copenhagen and the Tax Centre Copenhagen. Besides guidance foreign students
will be able to submit their application and EU registration c...
Information of New Structure for Schedule and Academic Calendar 2009/10
05. maj 2009
