Attract the brightest and most creative minds from diverse academic backgrounds worldwide. Equip them with world-class training to become innovative researchers across two continents. Launch their academic careers at top business schools, empowering them to drive ideas that shape the future.
2024 marked 35 years of the PhD Programme—one of the school’s most successful investments. With over 300 alumni shaping business education across five continents, our graduates hold prominent positions at top institutions, reinforcing INSEAD’s global reputation.
Joining the INSEAD PhD in Management means becoming part of a dynamic global community. As a leading business school with campuses in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore), and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi), INSEAD unites diverse people, cultures, and ideas to drive transformation. Strategic partnerships with top schools and a vast alumni network further enrich this global environment—offering unmatched diversity and opportunity for your PhD journey.
Despite its growth, the programme remains small, selective, and uniquely spanning two continents. It continues to embody INSEAD’s founding vision—achieving academic excellence through diverse perspectives. We take pride in our commitment to gender balance and impactful research that drives business as a force for good.
"This programme is so important for our school—and close to my heart. Every year I try to come and tell the latest recipients how important it is for the INSEAD Board, the Foundation and myself as an alumnus to see a new group of young teachers going throughout the world to spread the message that Business is a force for good."
François Hériard Dubreuil
The INSEAD PhD in Management is the only programme to run seamlessly across two equal-status campuses on two continents in France and Singapore. Our exchange programme with the Wharton School (USA) gives you the option of studying in a third region, while our Abu Dhabi campus adds a fourth potential perspective.
At INSEAD, our culturally rich student body makes it feel like you're studying across five continents, not just two. Each cohort includes nearly as many nationalities as participants, fostering a wide range of perspectives in every discussion. We’re also proud of our near 50–50 gender balance and our globally diverse faculty—one of the most international among top business schools.
INSEAD may be a large and prestigious business school but the PhD Programme is intentionally small and close-knit. With fewer than 20 students admitted annually across both campuses, the community is supportive and tightly connected—regardless of specialisation or location. Partners and children are also welcomed on campus, creating a warm, family-like environment.
Our professors are leading experts in their fields, yet what truly sets them apart is their commitment to supporting, mentoring, and collaborating with PhD students. From the structured coursework in the first two years to the independent research phase, their insights and guidance remain consistently accessible—empowering you to excel at every stage of your academic journey.
