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The Economics Ph.D. program accepts 8-12 students annually, equipping them for thriving careers in academic, governmental, international, or corporate settings. During their initial year, candidates complete coursework covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, along with mathematical economics and economic history studies.
Qualified applicants with bachelor’s or comparable non-U.S. degrees are eligible for admission to the Graduate School. Applications from international students with three-year bachelor’s degrees will also be considered.
The minimum acceptable score on the paper-based TOEFL is 570, and for the Internet-based test, 88. Many programs, however, require a considerably higher level of proficiency.
For IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable.