With a solid reputation recognized by the country’s leading evaluation bodies, the FGV EPGE Academic Graduate Program offers Master’s and PhD degrees designed to advance the field of Economics and contribute to national development. Students are prepared for diverse professional paths in both public and private sectors, as well as for academic and research careers, benefiting from international partnerships that expand opportunities and strengthen their integration into the global job market.
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The Academic Graduate Program at FGV EPGE is composed of two courses:
PhD in Economics The PhD in Economics at EPGE is ideally a four-year program aimed at training scholars who engage with the most advanced research in Economics worldwide. The program emphasizes quantitative methods at the frontier of selected fields in Economic Science, while also ensuring that students develop sophisticated knowledge across all relevant areas of Economics. The PhD is completed with the defense of a dissertation that must represent an original contribution to the literature on the chosen topic.
A Master’s degree is not required for admission to the PhD program, nor is it necessary to hold an undergraduate degree in Economics. Admission details are available on the PhD Admission Process page.
EPGE is particularly interested in motivated students and seeks to facilitate access for young candidates. Graduates and undergraduates from all fields—especially Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, and Business Administration—are invited to apply.
Master’s in Economics The Master’s in Economics at EPGE aims to provide a broad and solid conceptual foundation in Economics. The program prepares students both to continue their studies in the PhD program at EPGE or another institution, or to enter professional activities in the public and private sectors, as well as in academia. As in the PhD program, a prior undergraduate degree in Economics is not required.
Admission details are available on the Master’s Admission Process page.
EPGE’s Academic Master’s and PhD Program Highlights
EPGE’s programs are structured to promote high-level scientific production. Students actively participate in research projects, have access to publication awards, and receive support to present their work at national and international conferences Explore our student publications Click here to learn more about student participation in academic congresses.
The curriculum includes a strong foundation in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics, with a focus on quantitative methods. This training equips students to address complex economic problems in both theoretical and applied contexts, preparing them for demanding environments in academia, government, and the private sector. View the full curriculum..
Faculty and the institution maintain academic partnerships with leading centers abroad, contributing to strong international placement for students. PhD students may pursue a sandwich doctorate at a university of their choice, subject to acceptance by the host institution. EPGE students have been welcomed at renowned international centers —click here to learn more.
EPGE’s faculty have solid academic backgrounds and internationally recognized careers. Many publish in top journals such as the American Economic Review, Econometrica, and Journal of Political Economy, ensuring that students engage with the frontiers of economic knowledge in the classroom and in research supervision. The faculty includes two members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and four Fellows of the Econometric Society. Learn more about EPGE’s faculty here .
Over the past decade, 70 EPGE graduates have been admitted to PhD programs abroad, reinforcing the School’s reputation for training academic talent. Additionally, PhD graduates hold faculty positions at universities in Brazil and abroad, including Universitat de Barcelona, Erasmus School of Economics, EPGE, Insper, EESP, and USP. Click here to learn more about our alumni.
Graduates of EPGE’s programs have also secured prominent positions at international institutions such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), reflecting the global recognition of EPGE’s academic training
EPGE hosts weekly seminars featuring leading researchers from Brazil and abroad. Since 2010, the School has welcomed 13 visits from eight Nobel Laureates in Economics—including Robert Engle, James Heckman, Robert Lucas Jr., John Nash, and Jean Tirole—reaffirming its commitment to high-level academic dialogue.Click here for the full seminar list.
More information about the Master’s and PhD programs is available on the faculty pages. e and curriculum .
Students admitted to EPGE’s selection process are exempt from tuition fees and may also apply for scholarships through funding agencies.
For general questions and information, visit the FAQ page or contact the School via email.
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Details about the selection process. .
FGV/EPGE – General Office secepge@fgv.br (55 21) 97127-3809
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