$4,469 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Economics
- PhD in Economics at Simon Fraser University is offered as a 5-year program.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program.
- It offered on a full-time basis.
- This program consists of required courses, elective courses, a comprehensive exam, and a thesis for a minimum of 50 units.
- The Economics program provides training in a wide range of theoretical, empirical, and policy-relevant fields.
- The Major Components of the Economics program are:
- Microeconomic Theory
- Advanced Topics in Microeconomic Theory
- Macroeconomic Theory
- Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
- Mathematical Economics
- Econometrics
- Comprehensive Examination in Microeconomic Theory
- The department of Economics has more than 30 active faculty members and the student-faculty ratio of this program is 21:1, which helps to increase interaction between professors and students.
- The Research Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences department has received awards like Cormack Teaching Awards, Dean's Medal Awards, FASS Employee Achievement Awards.
- Economics at Simon Fraser University ranks 2nd in Research according to QS ranking 2019 in Canada.
- Job opportunities after Economics are as a Consultant, Policy Analyst, Economist, etc and the average salary is 100,101 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $4469 | $4469 | $4469 | $4469 |
| Total Fees | $4469 | $4469 | $4469 | $4469 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 93 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.33
- A master’s degree from a recognized institution or its equivalent
- Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant department's master's program.
- A GPA of at least 3.67/4.33(A-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a master degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.
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.