Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] Economics
Our internationally distinguished faculty provide our students knowledge that will help expand their employment and earning opportunities in the private and public sectors, and apply economic principles in their daily lives.
The UB Department of Economics is committed to the educational goals of the College of Arts and Sciences and dedicated to creating and maintaining a positive, interactive and personal educational experience geared toward student success.
We offer lecture and seminar courses with various class sizes, and all of our courses support a mentor/mentee relationship between faculty and students. At the introductory level, students may participate in recitations and/or quantitative reasoning courses to enhance their foundational understanding. Our upper-level courses are designed to be small and facilitate the close faculty support that streamlines our students' path to success.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $32160 | $32160 | $32160 | $32160 |
| Other Fees | $3520 | $3520 | $3520 | $3520 |
| Total Fees | $35680 | $35680 | $35680 | $35680 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 309 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 50 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility
- Students should have concluded their secondary education and wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree as a full-time university student.
- Students may apply during or after their final year of secondary education but may not apply using the first-year application if they have already matriculated to another degree-granting institution.
- Appropriate standardized test scores (DAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, PCAT, etc.). Not all programs require test scores.
Indian Eligibility:
- Bachelor degree in relevant subject.
- English Language Proficiency Test scores.