Admissions
Competition starts early in the INSEAD PhD in Management. Only 16-18 students from a large pool of applicants are admitted each year across Europe and Asia campuses. However, the programme's rigorous academic standards and healthy competition drive students to become top academics and researchers, empowering them to create positive change. Therefore, it's crucial to start preparing early and put in your best efforts to secure a spot in this prestigious programme.
Financing Your PhD
Five-year PhD Funding
In practice, it is rare for PhD students to fund their studies from their resources. As the programme is rigorous and intensive and expectations are high, we do not want our students to bear the financial burdens typically associated with a doctoral study.
Tuition Fee
100%
Tuition Fee Waiver70,000€
Tuition fee for the First two years (waived)21,000 €
Dissertation Fees from third to fifth year (waived)Annual Funding
Stipend
Includes living allowance and accommodation
Research and Conference Support
Will be provided in addition to the annual stipend
Health Insurance
Including spouses and children (if applicable)
*The funding will stop either at the end of the 5th year (by which time a candidate is expected to have secured an academic position) or as soon as a candidate begins working at a university, business school, or any other relevant institution while still completing their graduation requirements (if this occurs before the end of June in the 5th year). Annual support, i.e., tuition fees, stipend, research and conference budget, and health insurance coverage, is regularly reviewed. Newly admitted and current students must refer to the PhD guidelines or consult the PhD Programme Office for the latest updates.
Upcoming Events
Doctoral Programme
INSEAD PhD Online Information Session | 08 June 2026
We invite prospects for the mid-August 2027 intake to attend our PhD Online Information Session.
Doctoral Programme
PhD Opening Ceremony 2026
We are delighted to welcome our incoming cohort of doctoral students for AY 2026-27. The opening ceremony will take place simultaneously on our Europe and Asia Campuses. This event is by invitation only and is open to our incoming PhD students, community, faculty members, and staff.
Doctoral Programme
DocNet PhD Recruiting Forum in Singapore | 08 October 2026
Join INSEAD and leading US business schools for the DocNet PhD Recruiting Fair in Singapore
