PhD in Economics in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

UC Berkeley's Economics PhD program prepares students for in-depth academic exploration and innovative economic research. This doctoral program recognizes graduates as well-rounded economists capable of producing scholarly work in specialized areas. Admission is exclusively for PhD candidates, with no standalone MA program offered. Economics examines how societies allocate scarce resources to produce valuable goods and services, encompassing topics like labor markets, capital investments, monetary systems, fiscal policies, and public finance.


Career Opportunities:

Higher Education
Financial Accounting
Corporate Sector
Management Consulting
Banking & Investments
Public Sector Roles
Global Affairs
Data Analysis
Revenue Examination


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants admitted to a doctoral program that requires a master’s degree to be earned at Berkeley as a prerequisite (even though the applicant already has a master’s degree from another institution in the same or a closely allied field of study) will be permitted to undertake the second master’s degree, despite the overlap in field.

The following minimum requirements apply to all graduate programs and will be verified by the Graduate Division:

  • A bachelor‚Äôs degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution;
  • A grade point average of B or better (3.0);
  • If the applicant comes from a country or political entity (e.g., Quebec) where English is not the official language, adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 90 on the iBT test, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, or an IELTS Band score of at least 7 on a 9-point scale (note that individual programs may set higher levels for any of these); and
  • Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the given field.

Tuition USD 27,366

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