Krea University
Ph.D. in Economics
Four years of deep research, policy coding, and seminar hot-takes at Krea University
Cohort Size
An ultra-tight research community where professors actually know your name
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (Management)
#99
Program Duration
4 Years
Annual Intake
8 Seats
Scholarship
Available
The 4-Year Journey
Year +0
Coursework & Teaching Apprenticeship
Advanced Micro, Econometrics, and seminar presentations
Year +1
Field Specialization
Comprehensive exams + deep dive into your research area
Year +2
Dissertation Research
Original research guided by faculty
Year +3
Defense & Placement
Academic or policy-world entry
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Top recruiters
Are you eligible?
Entrance Exam
Valid GRE score or Krea Research Entrance Test
Selection Basis
Mixed criteria evaluating academic record and research potential
Entrance exams
Funding & Stay Sorted
Krea offers scholarships and on-campus hostel facilities, so you can focus on research instead of landlord drama or side hustles.
The verdict
Worth considering
Krea's Ph.D. in Economics is a tight-knit, fully-residential program with legit policy-world exits (IMF, World Bank, NITI Aayog). But with an intake of just 8 and limited fee transparency, you need to confirm funding details and supervisor fit before committing. Best for students who want interdisciplinary research away from the traditional Delhi/Mumbai circuit.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Research career in economics
- ✓ Policy think-tanks and multilaterals
- ✓ Small cohort learning
Doesn't match
- ✗ Guaranteed corporate salaries
- ✗ Large traditional alumni network
- ✗ AICTE-approved technical credentials