{"id":5535,"date":"2026-01-28T11:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/efri.uniri.hr\/?page_id=5535"},"modified":"2026-10-01T10:26:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:26:40","slug":"doctoral-programme-in-economics-and-business-economics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/efri.uniri.hr\/en\/education\/study-programmes\/doctoral-programme-in-economics-and-business-economics\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctoral Programme in Economics and Business Economics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Doctoral Program in Economics and Business Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka, is a three-year university program (180 ECTS credits), upon completion of which students are awarded the academic degree of <strong>Doctor of Science (PhD) (dr. sc. socio.)<\/strong> in the field of social sciences, discipline of economics. The maximum duration of the program, from enrollment to completion, is six years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study program includes 3 compulsory and 3 elective courses, whose purpose is to provide fundamental methodological and theoretical knowledge necessary for independent scientific research. Elective courses are selected from a wide range of offerings (including courses from Croatian and international institutions). Instead of traditional exams, the program emphasizes independent research tasks and projects closely related to the doctoral dissertation topic, in accordance with the doctoral candidate\u2019s choice. In this way, the program is designed so that the majority of ECTS credits are earned through research activities and the preparation of the doctoral dissertation. During the doctoral study, the Faculty organizes additional workshops, seminars, and training sessions to develop additional competencies required for dissertation preparation (qualitative and quantitative methods). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously acquired competencies from completed scientific master\u2019s degrees and specialist postgraduate studies (<em>mr. sc.<\/em> and <em>univ. spec.<\/em>) are recognized upon enrollment in the doctoral program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctoral candidates are allowed to freely choose their supervisor from Croatia or abroad, as well as to flexibly adapt their study plan in accordance with the development of their research project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctoral program strongly promotes an interdisciplinary approach to research, enabling the integration of economics with other scientific fields and disciplines relevant to the dissertation topic. In agreement with the supervisor, doctoral candidates may include courses, research activities, and methodological approaches from related scientific areas, further enhancing the scientific value of their research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Faculty of Economics and Business in Rijeka is strongly internationally connected through membership in <strong>EDAMBA (European Doctoral Association in Management and Business Administration)<\/strong> and <strong>CESEENet (Central and South-East European PhD Network)<\/strong>. This international integration enables doctoral candidates to participate in doctoral seminars, workshops, summer schools, and research stays at foreign universities, as well as to actively engage in the international academic community. This model supports dynamic progress through the program, with a strong emphasis on scientific excellence and the international visibility of doctoral candidates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Acting Head of the Doctoral Program:<\/strong> <br>Assist. Prof. Stella Sulji\u0107 Nikolaj, PhD <br><a href=\"mailto:stella.suljic.nikolaj@efri.uniri.hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stella.suljic.nikolaj@efri.uniri.hr<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS <\/summary>\n<p>Previously acquired competencies from completed master\u2019s and specialist postgraduate studies (<em>mr. sc.<\/em> and <em>univ. spec.<\/em>) are recognized upon enrollment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognition of ECTS credits from previous education is granted as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>80 ECTS credits for candidates who have completed a relevant postgraduate scientific master\u2019s program (pre-Bologna system) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60 ECTS credits for candidates who have completed a relevant postgraduate professional program (pre-Bologna system) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60 ECTS credits for candidates who have completed a relevant postgraduate specialist program (Bologna system) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Admission requirements for the doctoral program:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>completed undergraduate and graduate university studies or an integrated undergraduate and graduate university study program in the fields of social sciences, humanities, or other disciplines (minimum 300 ECTS credits) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>completed undergraduate university studies in the fields of social sciences, humanities, or other disciplines under regulations prior to the current Act <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>completed a university specialist study program and obtained the academic title of Specialist in Economics, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification (level 7.2 of the Croatian Qualifications Framework) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>completed a scientific master\u2019s program in economics or business economics under regulations prior to the current Act <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For candidates who have not completed a university undergraduate and graduate study program (or integrated program) in the field of social sciences, discipline of economics, the Postgraduate Studies and Doctoral Committee will determine the required bridging exams based on the proposal of the expert committee for the evaluation of prior learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctoral candidates required to take bridging exams must pass them before submitting their doctoral dissertation proposal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A requirement for enrollment is proficiency in Business English. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR DOCTORAL STUDIES <\/summary>\n<p><em>Rijeka, April 22, 2026 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF RIJEKA<\/strong> announces a <strong>CALL FOR APPLICATIONS<\/strong> for enrollment in the <strong>Doctoral Study Programme in Economics and Business Economics<\/strong> for the academic year 2026\/2027, leading to the academic degree of <strong>Doctor of Science (PhD) in Economics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctoral programme is offered on a part-time basis, lasts three (3) years, and upon completion candidates acquire 180 ECTS credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Admission Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctoral programme is open to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates who have completed a university undergraduate and graduate study programme or an integrated undergraduate and graduate study programme in the fields of social sciences, humanities, or other fields (with a total of 300 ECTS credits);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates who have completed a university undergraduate study programme in the fields of social sciences, humanities, or other fields under regulations in force prior to the current Act;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates who have completed a university specialist postgraduate study programme and obtained the academic title of Specialist in Economics or an equivalent postgraduate qualification under previous regulations (level 7.2 of the Croatian Qualifications Framework);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates who have completed a scientific Master\u2019s programme in Economics or Business Economics under previous regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For candidates without a background in social sciences (field of economics), the Committee for Postgraduate Studies and Doctorates may, upon recommendation of the Committee for Recognition of Prior Learning, require the completion of bridging (differential) examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proficiency in English, including business English, is a mandatory requirement for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants are ranked in accordance with Article 6 of the Doctoral Study Regulations, based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grade point average from previous studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doctoral dissertation topic proposal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficiency in business English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prior agreement with a mentor \/ availability of a mentor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards and scientific\/research achievements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommendation from a prospective supervisor or a university professor familiar with the applicant\u2019s academic performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interview with the Committee for Postgraduate Studies and Doctorates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Committee may propose rejection of an application regardless of formal eligibility if a suitable mentor cannot be appointed in the proposed research area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Procedure and Required Documentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications must be submitted via the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1eZIiwzQcPVtN7Rq7rksfskzsBh6Jh6NN7fimSpMSBQ8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online application system<\/a> and include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certified copies of all diplomas <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic transcript and GPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One academic reference letter (mandatory if GPA is below 3.5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curriculum vitae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motivation letter in English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arhiva.efri.uniri.hr\/upload\/Natjecaj_prijedlog_nacrta_teme_eng.doc\">Doctoral dissertation topic proposal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If available, <a href=\"https:\/\/arhiva.efri.uniri.hr\/upload\/Suglasnot%20mentora%20eng.doc\">written consent of a prospective mentor<\/a> (not mandatory, but positively considered)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., academic transcripts, TOEFL, ESOL, or similar; the Faculty may conduct its own assessment if necessary)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement on payment of tuition fees (<a href=\"https:\/\/arhiva.efri.uniri.hr\/upload\/izjava-_samostalno-pds_eng.doc\">self-funded<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/arhiva.efri.uniri.hr\/upload\/izjava-poduzece-pds_eng.doc\">employer-funded<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal identification number (OIB) certificate (it must be obtained upon enrollment &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/porezna-uprava.gov.hr\/en\/foreign-person\/7873\">https:\/\/porezna-uprava.gov.hr\/en\/foreign-person\/7873<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of scientific and professional achievements (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision on recognition of foreign higher education qualifications (for applicants who obtained qualifications abroad)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of citizenship (for international applicants)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Admission quota: 20 candidates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application deadline: 17 July 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuition fee: EUR 12,500 (payable in four instalments)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications must be submitted by uploading all required documents as a single PDF file via the online application portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents requiring notarisation must be sent by registered mail or delivered in person to the Faculty\u2019s address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka<br>Ivana Filipovi\u0107a 4<br>HR-51000 Rijeka<br>(with the indication: &#8220;Application for Doctoral Study Programme\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Faculty reserves the right not to run the programme in the academic year 2026\/2027 in the event of an insufficient number of qualified applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/efri.uniri.hr\/en\/\">https:\/\/www.efri.uniri.h<\/a>r<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:doktorski@efri.uniri.hr\">doktorski@efri.uniri.hr<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>DOCTORAL CANDIDATE OBLIGATIONS <\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attendance and completion of 3 compulsory and 3 elective courses (30 ECTS) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation and defense of the doctoral dissertation proposal (15 ECTS) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation and defense of the research results report of the doctoral dissertation <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation and defense of the doctoral dissertation (75 ECTS) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research stay at foreign universities or research institutions for a minimum of 3 months (20 ECTS) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OR<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participation in an international scientific or scientific-professional project (internationally funded project or project led by foreign researchers with majority international participation), evidenced by a published international scientific paper indexed in SSCI, SCI, or CC (Social and Behavioral Sciences) databases (20 ECTS) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OR<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participation in 2 scientific workshops led by international lecturers at the Faculty of Economics and Business in Rijeka, 2 scientific colloquia, and a doctoral conference (15 ECTS) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation and publication of a scientific article in the field of social sciences in internationally recognized journals, in accordance with the criteria of the National Council for Science (minimum 10, maximum 40 ECTS) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentation of a scientific paper at an international scientific conference, in accordance with the same criteria (minimum 5, maximum 10 ECTS) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OBLIGATIONS FOR DOCTORAL CANDIDATES WITH A COMPLETED POSTGRADUATE SPECIALIST OR SCIENTIFIC MASTER\u2019S DEGREE<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preparation and defense of the doctoral dissertation proposal (15 ECTS) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation and defense of the research results report <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation and defense of the doctoral dissertation (75 ECTS) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research stay at foreign universities or research institutions for a minimum of 3 months (20 ECTS) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OR<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participation in an international scientific or scientific-professional project, evidenced by a published international scientific paper indexed in SSCI, SCI, or CC databases (20 ECTS) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OR<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participation in 2 scientific workshops led by international lecturers, 2 scientific colloquia, and a doctoral conference (15 ECTS) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation and publication of a scientific article (minimum 10, maximum 40 ECTS) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentation of a scientific paper at an international scientific conference (minimum 5, maximum 10 ECTS) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOPS, COLLOQUIA, AND DOCTORAL CONFERENCE<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the doctoral program in Economics and Business Economics, the Faculty of Economics and Business in Rijeka organizes scientific workshops, two scientific colloquia per year, and a doctoral conference, with the aim of strengthening doctoral candidates\u2019 research competencies and their active integration into the national and international scientific community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientific workshops are focused on developing methodological and research skills necessary for preparing a doctoral dissertation. They cover topics such as qualitative and quantitative research methods, academic writing, publishing in relevant journals, and ethics in scientific research. Workshops are led by faculty members as well as visiting domestic and international researchers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientific colloquia, held twice a year, provide doctoral candidates with the opportunity to present their research ideas, methodological framework, and preliminary results in a structured format. Materials prepared for presentation undergo a peer-review process, ensuring the scientific validity and quality of the research presented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feedback and recommendations received during the first scientific colloquium serve as a foundation for further improvement of the research and preparation for the second colloquium, ensuring continuity, progress, and methodological maturation of the research project. Through discussions with supervisors, faculty members, and other doctoral candidates, critical thinking, interdisciplinary approaches, and systematic improvement of research work are encouraged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctoral conference represents a central scientific event for doctoral candidates, focusing on the presentation of research progress and results. It enables the exchange of scientific experiences, obtaining expert feedback, and networking with domestic and international researchers. Together with the scientific colloquia, the doctoral conference forms a key institutional framework that allows doctoral candidates to develop and validate their research ideas before submitting their dissertation proposal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participation in scientific colloquia and the doctoral conference enables doctoral candidates to progress systematically in scientific research and provides a structured pathway toward submitting the doctoral dissertation proposal, while allowing them to earn 15 ECTS credits. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>DOCTORAL PROGRAMME IN ECONOMICS<\/summary>\n<p>Within the <strong>Doctoral Programme<\/strong>, doctoral students are required to take <strong>3 compulsory courses<\/strong> and <strong>3 elective courses<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the <strong>Doctoral Programme in Economics<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>doctoral students select <strong>one (1) elective course<\/strong> from the <strong>Elective Courses 2<\/strong> group, choosing between: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Economic Development<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Advanced Econometrics<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>doctoral students select the <strong>remaining two (2) elective courses<\/strong> from the <strong>Elective Courses 3<\/strong> group. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/efri.uniri.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ekonomija-popis-kolegija.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Courses<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/efri.uniri.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Izmjena-i-dopuna-studijskog-programa-2024-eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Course Syllabus<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>DOCTORAL PROGRAMME IN BUSINESS ECONOMICS<\/summary>\n<p>Within the <strong>Doctoral Programme<\/strong>, doctoral students are required to take <strong>3 compulsory courses<\/strong> and <strong>3 elective courses<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the <strong>Doctoral Programme in Business Economics<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>doctoral students select <strong>one (1) elective course<\/strong> from the <strong>Elective Courses 2<\/strong> group, choosing between: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Research Challenges in Management<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Theory of the Firm<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>doctoral students select the <strong>remaining two (2) elective courses<\/strong> from the <strong>Elective Courses 3<\/strong> group. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Programme Information<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/efri.uniri.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Poslovna-ekonomija-popis-kolegija.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Courses<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/efri.uniri.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Izmjena-i-dopuna-studijskog-programa-2024-eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Syllabus<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>COMMITTEE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES <\/summary>\n<p><strong>Role of the Committee<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Committee for Postgraduate Studies and Doctoral Programmes of the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka<\/strong> is responsible for the academic oversight and quality assurance of postgraduate study programmes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Committee determines whether applicants meet the admission requirements, considers the recognition of prior education, appoints supervisors, and monitors the academic progress of doctoral students. It also reviews doctoral dissertation proposals and ensures that all procedures are conducted in accordance with the applicable regulations and the principles of academic excellence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Committee Members<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stella Sulji\u0107 Nikolaj, PhD, Assistant Professor<\/strong> \u2013 Acting Head of the Doctoral Programme <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ana Bobinac, PhD, Associate Professor<\/strong> \u2013 Vice-Dean for Research and Science <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Helena Bla\u017ei\u0107 Pe\u010dari\u0107, PhD, Full Professor<\/strong> \u2013 Member <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marija Ka\u0161telan-Mrak, PhD, Full Professor<\/strong> \u2013 Member <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ana Marija Sikiri\u0107 Sim\u010di\u0107, PhD, Associate Professor<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jasmina Dla\u010di\u0107, PhD, Full Professor<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bojana Olgi\u0107 Dra\u017eenovi\u0107, PhD, Full Professor<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vinko Zaninovi\u0107, PhD, Associate Professor<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Romina Pe\u0161ut, MSc in Economics<\/strong> \u2013 Doctoral Student Representative <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ivana Bo\u017ei\u0107, BSc in Economics<\/strong> \u2013 Head of the Postgraduate Studies Office <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Committee Meetings<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/efri.uniri.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Termini-sjednica-2026-2027.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Committee Meeting Schedule for the 2026\/2027 Academic Year<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>TUITION FEES AND OTHER STUDY-RELATED FEES <\/summary>\n<p><strong>Doctoral programme tuition fee:<\/strong> <br>EUR 12,500.00 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enrolment Fees<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EUR 167.89 \u2013 payable as a one-off fee upon initial enrolment in the doctoral programme; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EUR 50.50 \u2013 payable upon enrolment in each subsequent year of study or upon re-enrolment in the same year of study. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The tuition fee must be paid prior to enrolment in the programme or enrolment in a subsequent year of study. In addition to payment in full, the tuition fee may also be paid in instalments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instalment Payment Schedule<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tuition fee may be paid in four instalments as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1st instalment:<\/strong> 25% of the total tuition fee, i.e. EUR 3,125.00, payable upon enrolment in the programme; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2nd instalment:<\/strong> 25% of the total tuition fee, i.e. EUR 3,125.00, payable one year after enrolment; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3rd instalment:<\/strong> 25% of the total tuition fee, i.e. EUR 3,125.00, payable two years after enrolment; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>4th instalment:<\/strong> 25% of the total tuition fee, i.e. EUR 3,125.00, payable three years after enrolment. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuition Fees Paid by an Employer<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the tuition fee is paid by the student&#8217;s employer, the <strong>Statement of Payment of Study Costs<\/strong> must include the following information: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the employer&#8217;s full legal name, full address and company registration number; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the name of the student on whose behalf the study costs are being paid and the name of the programme in which the student is enrolling. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The tuition fee must be paid in full before the doctoral dissertation is submitted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of the method of payment, proof of payment must be submitted to the <strong>Postgraduate Studies Office<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>CONTACTS <\/summary>\n<p><strong>Ivana Bo\u017ei\u0107, BSc in Economics<\/strong> <br>Head of the Postgraduate Studies Office <br><a href=\"mailto:ivana.bozic@efri.uniri.hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ivana.bozic@efri.uniri.hr<\/a> <br>+385 (0)51 355 102 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stella Sulji\u0107 Nikolaj, PhD, Assistant Professor<\/strong> <br>Acting Head of the Doctoral Programme <br><a href=\"mailto:stella.suljic.nikolaj@efri.uniri.hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stella.suljic.nikolaj@efri.uniri.hr<\/a> <br>+385 (0)51 355 143 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ana Bobinac, PhD, Associate Professor<\/strong> <br>Vice-Dean for Research and Science <br><a href=\"mailto:ana.bobinac@efri.uniri.hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ana.bobinac@efri.uniri.hr<\/a> <br>+385 (0)51 355 158 <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Doctoral Program in Economics and Business Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka, is a three-year university program (180 ECTS credits), upon completion of which students are awarded the academic degree of Doctor of Science (PhD) (dr. sc. socio.) in the field of social sciences, discipline of economics. 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