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Johns Hopkins offers one of the nation's most demanding PhD programs in economics. Featuring renowned faculty, personalized mentorship, and intimate class sizes, the doctoral program serves as the cornerstone of the Economics Department. Students gain comprehensive training across financial analysis and applied research, equipping them to become industry leaders. The department prioritizes excellence in both research and instruction, with particular strengths in applied microeconomics, economic theory, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Distinguished faculty members not only excel in their specialties but also provide hands-on thesis guidance and lead research seminars. What sets Hopkins apart is the unparalleled faculty accessibility, fostering close collaborations that enable students to pursue innovative research, implement sophisticated economic models, and develop insightful financial forecasts.
Student must have a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants who receive their bachelor’s degree in a country other than the U.S. must have the U.S. equivalency of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Students must have IELTS Academic Band Score equal to 7, or a minimum score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), and 100 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).