Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Economics in Seattle United States | University of Washington
University of Washington
|
Seattle United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,707
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our program culminates in a Doctor of Philosophy degree in economics, designed for individuals seeking advanced education and opportunities to conduct original economic research. This curriculum prepares future economists for diverse career paths including academia, public service, private sector roles, or positions with international organizations both domestically and globally. The economics PhD program is structured in three stages: Initial core coursework spanning one year, succeeded by comprehensive exams in microeconomics and macroeconomics. Subsequent specialized coursework lasting about a year, followed by field-specific examinations. Final requirement involves completing an approved dissertation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for graduate study in economics are required to have completed undergraduate training that includes at least the following courses:
- Intermediate level micro- and macroeconomics
- At least one year of calculus
- Linear algebra
- Statistics
In addition, the following courses are very strongly recommended:
- Differential equations
- Matrix algebra
- Additional calculus coursework
- Additional coursework in probability and statistics
An undergraduate major in economics is not required for admission to the graduate program provided that the above prerequisites have been met. Students who seek admission to graduate programs at the University of Washington must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the last 90 graded quarter hours or the last 60 graded semester hours.
English Proficiency:
The Graduate School is temporarily accepting official test scores for both the Duolingo English Test and the TOEFL ITP Plus For China to assist international students with remote testing options. This policy is currently in effect through the autumn 2021 admission cycle (i.e., students enrolling in autumn 2021).
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 80; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 92 or higher
TOEFL pBT - Minimum Required Score: 500
Duolingo: Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 105; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 120 or higher
IELTS: Minimum Required Score 6.5
Tuition
USD
31,707