We invite prospective candidates to join our PhD Programme in Finance.

NUS, a globally renowned institution in vibrant Singapore, offers a multicultural learning environment. Accredited by prestigious international bodies, we consistently rank among the world’s top 10 university per the QS World University Rankings. The NUS Finance Department is ranked among the top 50 globally according to the ASU Carey School of Business Finance Research Ranking.

Programme Highlights
Our PhD programme develops students into innovative finance researchers, offering enriching coursework and research guidance.

Full Scholarship Programme
PhD candidates will receive a full scholarship, covering tuition and living expenses. The programme also provides funding for attending international conferences and undertaking a short visit of overseas universities for research activities.

Our Finance Faculty
Our dynamic finance department comprises international experts specialising in all major areas in finance, namely Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Household Finance, Macro-Finance, and Sustainable Finance. Faculty regularly publish in top tier economics and finance journals, some of which are co-authored with our PhD students.

Seminars and Events
We host extensive seminars featuring world-leading researchers. Internal seminars also offer PhD students opportunities to present their research and gain valuable feedback.

Resources
Our PhD students can access extensive databases and high-performance computing resources, as well as research funding for databases needed for specific projects.

Qualifications
Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with a strong academic record by July 2026. In addition, candidates must hold a genuine interest in finance research. Highlight your research experiences in the application, for example as a research assistant or collaborator as well as details of your research projects.

Admissions are highly competitive, as NUS maintains a close-knit programme to cultivate strong student-faculty interactions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applications must submit the following documentation.

• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of purpose and research proposal
• Two recommendation letters from professors
• Transcripts from all attended universities
• Official GMAT or GRE equivalent score (if available)
• Proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).

The applicants do not need to indicate the potential supervisor in their application as the admission process is centralised. The supervisor will be assigned after passing the qualifying in the second year of the programme.

Deadline
15 December 2025 for the August 2026 intake.

For detailed information on application procedures and required documents, please visit: https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/phd/admissions/online-application/