PhD in Economics in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park | College Park United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 32,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Economics Program provides graduate education culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy degree. While pursuing their Ph.D., students may also earn a Master of Arts degree. Specialization options encompass: Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics, Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Comparative Institutional Economics, Econometrics, Economic Development, Economic History, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Industrial Organization, International Finance and Macroeconomics, International Trade, Labor Economics, Political Economy, and Public Economics. Despite its size, Maryland fosters strong student-faculty relationships. Regular advisor meetings help students track their academic progress. A vibrant workshop series creates a collaborative space for dissertation research. Faculty maintain an open-door policy for graduate students. The Department's proximity to Washington, DC enables students to leverage faculty connections with government agencies, congressional policy groups, and global financial institutions.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s): Transcripts from all institutions attended after high school or secondary school whether or not a degree was received. Fall term transcripts need to be included for anyone still attending an institution.
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Letters of Recommendation (3)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - optional
CV/Resume
Supplementary Application
Description of Research/Work Experience
Writing Samples (optional, up to 3)
By the application deadline, applicants should have completed advanced undergraduate courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Applicants are also expected to have completed the equivalent of three semesters of calculus, a semester of linear algebra, and a semester of differential equations. The majority of admitted students have also completed course work in real analysis or other upper-level mathematics.
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)

Tuition USD 32,490

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