Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] - Doctorate [3 Years]
$9,532 /Yr On-campus full_time

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Economics

  • The University of Guelph offers a Ph.D. in Economics for a duration of 3 years.
  • This Ph.D. course is available on a full-time basis.
  • This program will prepare students to become independent and skilled researchers, in preparation for a career in academia, the public or private sector.
  • As a student in the program, students will benefit from learning and conducting their own research besides some of the world's most renowned economists and leaders in financial economic theory.
  • This program consists of six core courses and six elective courses covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
  • University faculty currently rank in the top 4% of the world for research output in economics, according to Research Papers in Economics.
  • The Department of Economics and Finance has a faculty complement of 27, with teaching and research interests across the entire range of economic and financial analysis.
  • The faculty and student ratio for this program are 1:17.
  • University is located in Guelph, one of the 10 best places to live in Canada.
  • With more than $80 million annually in research funding, it is one of Canada's most research-intensive universities.
  • The total strength of the university is 29,507 students. As per the record, the number of enrolments has been increasing rapidly due to which the university decided to expand its campus area and develop more faculty buildings.
  • More than 1,200 international students come from all over the world to study at Guelph.
  • The average salary goes up to 54,228 after completing this program.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Tuition Fees $7380 $7380 $7380
Books and Supplies $1125 $1125 $1125
Health Insurance & Others $1027 $1027 $1027
Total Fees $9532 $9532 $9532

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 89 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 60 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • A recognized Master’s degree in Economics with a minimum Average (80%) and Background in economic theory and econometrics.
  • Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent.
  • Students must have graduated from a university or college in a related field or equivalent.