$17,579 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Economics
- The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at the University of California is a 5 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The PhD program at Berkeley is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in Economics.
- In advancing to the PhD degree, students pass through two major stages:
- Preparation for candidacy typically takes two to three years.
- Completion of a dissertation after advancing to candidacy typically takes one to two years.
- The program typically takes 5 - 6 years with a rare number of students finishing in 4 years or less.
- Students get the opportunity to study with the faculty who have won many prestigious awards.
- University offers competitive fellowship packages that are based on merit and academic achievement for both domestic and international applicants.
- Berkeley Economics faculty and students have done ground-breaking work in economic theory, econometrics, macroeconomics, and all major fields of applied research, and have served as policymakers at the highest levels, both in the U.S. and abroad.
- The department is well-known for the excellence of its teaching and advising, with a strong reputation for producing innovative Ph.D. graduates.
- University of California, Berkeley ranks 3rd among all U.S. Economics departments according to U.S. News and World Report.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $5721 | $5721 | $5721 | $5721 |
| Health Insurance | $3044 | $3044 | $3044 | $3044 |
| Compulsory Fees | $564 | $564 | $564 | $564 |
| International differential fee | $7551 | $7551 | $7551 | $7551 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $699 | $699 | $699 | $699 |
| Total Fees | $17579 | $17579 | $17579 | $17579 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 54 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a master's degree from an accredited institution.
- A GPA of 3.0 (B+ grade) on a 4.0 scale in the graduate school’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.
- Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.
- The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.