Rochester,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Economics - Economic Theory in Rochester United States | University of Rochester
University of Rochester
|
Rochester United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
54,540
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Rochester's Economics Department ranks among the globe's premier institutions for contemporary economic studies. Since launching its doctoral program in the late 1950s, Rochester has delivered intensive analytical education to international scholars.
The university maintains its legacy of excellence in economic scholarship and instruction through faculty dedicated to producing top-tier research and training at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
PhD candidates must satisfy various coursework, research, and credit obligations to graduate. These specific requirements, outlined below, follow the general sequence students experience throughout the program.
Prospective students need at least one year of calculus, plus one semester each of linear algebra and mathematical statistics. Those lacking any prerequisites must complete them during their initial graduate year. Additionally, all students must pass English proficiency assessments (oral and written) by their second year's second semester, though native English speakers may petition the graduate advisor for exemption.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts (please scan transcripts to the online application, original transcript will be required upon admission)
GRE general test (code 2928 and department code 1801) (GRE is required)
TOEFL or TOEFL iBT Home Edition - if applicable (school code 2928 and department code 84)
TOEFL can be waived if you have completed a bachelor's degree from an English-speaking school located in one of the countries listed below:
Australia ,Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean Nations, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Virgin Islands.
TOEFL must be up to date and no older than two years
IELTS are accepted
Three letters of recommendation
Personal statement (there is no word limit, but should at least be a page long)
GRE general test (code 2928 and department code 1801) (GRE is required)
TOEFL or TOEFL iBT Home Edition - if applicable (school code 2928 and department code 84)
TOEFL can be waived if you have completed a bachelor's degree from an English-speaking school located in one of the countries listed below:
Australia ,Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean Nations, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Virgin Islands.
TOEFL must be up to date and no older than two years
IELTS are accepted
Three letters of recommendation
Personal statement (there is no word limit, but should at least be a page long)
Tuition
USD
54,540