OpenFieldSSE Full PhD Fellowships in Economics & Finance (Fully Salaried)
SSE's premier fully funded doctoral fellowship with placement records into top international institutions (IMF, World Bank, Federal Reserve, LSE, Harvard) and European central banks.
Stockholm School of Economics (Handelshögskolan i Stockholm)
Founded in 1909 by Swedish business leaders, the Stockholm School of Economics (Handelshögskolan i Stockholm - SSE) is one of Europe's most prestigious standalone business and economics universities. Consistently ranked by the Financial Times as the #1 business school in the Nordic countries and top 20 in Europe, SSE produces business leaders, central bankers, and world-renowned academic researchers. Operating in the heart of Stockholm, SSE doctoral students receive fully funded salaried employment positions under Swedish collective agreements with zero tuition fees. Explore verified graduate degrees, fully salaried PhD programs, and world-class faculty profiles.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
SSE Master of Science (MSc) in Finance (FT Ranked #1 in Nordics)
Two-year Master of Science program ranked #1 in Northern Europe, preparing students for investment banking, quantitative asset management, and corporate restructuring.
SSE Master of Science (MSc) in Economics
Two-year program with specializations in International Economics and Applied Economic Analysis, taught entirely in English in Stockholm.
SSE SITE Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Transition Economics
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) analyzing economic development, institutional reforms, and energy transition policy in Eastern Europe.
SSE Master of Science (MSc) in Business & Management (Data Analytics Track)
Two-year management curriculum fusing strategy, marketing, machine learning for business analytics, and ethical digital transformation.
SSE Business Lab Summer Venture Incubator Traineeship
Eight-week startup incubation residency at SSE Business Lab (which incubated Klarna and Budbee), offering office space, legal advisory, and direct angel investor access.
SSE Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets (MISUM) Senior Researcher
Three-year research position at MISUM conducting empirical research on sustainable capital markets, biodiversity risk in asset pricing, and green corporate governance.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Completed Bachelor's degree (minimum 180 ECTS) with high academic standing. Competitive candidates typically present GMAT scores of 650+ (Focus Edition 595+) or GRE equivalent.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Master's degree (or equivalent 4-year degree) in economics, finance, business administration, mathematics, or statistics with top academic honors.
- Language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT 100 (minimum 20 in each section).
- Research statement / Proposal
- Comprehensive 2 to 3-page research proposal detailing research inquiries, methodology, relevant literature, and potential supervisor alignment.
- Application fee
- SEK 0 application fee for PhD programs; SEK 900 for non-EU Master's applicants via the SSE direct application portal.
- Required documentation
- Complete official academic transcripts, curriculum vitae, GMAT/GRE test score report, 2 confidential letters of recommendation, and personal motivation letter.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
In Sweden, doctoral education is completely free of tuition fees for all students regardless of nationality. Furthermore, SSE doctoral candidates are hired on fully funded salaried employment contracts (doktorandanställning) receiving approximately SEK 33,000 to SEK 37,000 per month with full Swedish social security, health, and parental benefits for four years. For Master's programs, SSE and corporate partners offer full tuition scholarship waivers covering the SEK 360,000 two-year tuition.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Stockholm School of Economics:
Dr. Tore Ellingsen
Professor of Economics & Former Chairman of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel; specializing in Behavioral Economics, Contract Theory, Game Theory.
Dr. Per Strömberg
Centennial Professor of Finance and Private Equity & Member of the Nobel Prize Committee for Economics; specializing in Private Equity, Corporate Bankruptcy, Venture Capital.
Dr. Bo Becker
Gösta Olson Professor of Financial Economics & Head of Department of Finance; specializing in Corporate Finance, Credit Ratings, Corporate Bond Markets.
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Stockholm School of Economics documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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