PhD in Economics - Applied Economics in Rochester United States | University of Rochester

The Department of Economics at the University of Rochester is one of the world's leading institutions for studying modern economics. Since the inception of its PhD program in the late 1950's, Rochester has provided rigorous analytic training to students from around the world.
Rochester’s tradition as a leader in economic research and education continues today with a faculty committed to creating and providing the highest quality research and training in both its graduate and undergraduate programs.
All students must fulfill a number of course, research and credit requirements in order to complete the PhD program. The specific requirements are described below in the approximate order that you encounter them during the program.
Students entering this program should have a minimum of one year of calculus, and one semester of both linear algebra and mathematical statistics. Any student who is missing one or more of these courses will be required to take them during their first year of graduate study. Students must also pass an oral and written English proficiency exam by the second semester of their second year. Students from English-speaking countries may waive the exam with the permission of the graduate advisor.