Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS), University of Mannheim

Open Applications for 

• Doctoral Program in Economics – 25 doctoral positions
• Doctoral Programs in Accounting, Finance and Taxation – 12 doctoral positions

About

The Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) at the University of Mannheim offers outstanding opportunities for highly qualified students with strong quantitative skills and a passion for research to pursue a doctoral degree in Business, Economics or the Social Sciences.

Benefit from an internationally recognized interdisciplinary teaching and training concept across the boundaries of the economic and social sciences that will lay the foundation for a successful research career. Conduct research in a stimulating research environment across the program disciplines. Our courses are taught by distinguished and dedicated faculty members. Our excellent libraries will support you with your research.

Within our three Doctoral Centers we offer 12 Doctoral Programs

Center for Doctoral Studies in Business (CDSB)

• Accounting
• Finance
• Information Systems
• Management
• Marketing
• Operations Management
• Taxation

Center for Doctoral Studies in Economics (CDSE)

• Economics

Center for Doctoral Studies in Social Sciences (CDSS)

• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social Data Science

Rankings

• #1 in Germany in Accounting and Finance, #2 inBusiness and Management, and #3 in Economics and Econometrics – QS University Rankings 2025 (ranking by subject)
• #3 in Germany in Business & Economics and Social Sciences – Times Higher Education Ranking 2025 (ranking by subject)
• #2 in Germany in Political Science and #3 in Finance – Shanghai Ranking 2025 (ranking by subject)
   

Discover GESS

• All doctoral programs in English.
• Modern doctoral education with a structured course program and skills courses in teaching, academic writing, and presenting.
• Guaranteed funding for the duration of the program.
• Stimulating research environment.
• Work with outstanding faculty that persistently publishes in the top academic journals.
• Research stays with partner universities worldwide.
• Access to major databases and excellent libraries.
• Modern offices and equipment.
• Boost your career options with a professional job market training.
• No tuition fees – government funded first-class education.
   

Contact

Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences
University of Mannheim
B6, 30-32
68131 Mannheim, Germany
Phone: + 49 621 181 2034
E-Mail: gess.office@uni-mannheim.de
Website: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/gess/
LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/school/graduate-school-of-economic-and-social-sciences