$4,894 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Economics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 4 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- The student to faculty ratio for this program is 11:1.
- Economists are concerned with how society manages, produces, and distributes its wealth, both material and immaterial. The material aspects contributing to well-being include income, housing, food, water, environment, and transportation, while the immaterial aspects include health, happiness, beauty, and social cohesion.
- Economic issues affect everyone, but there are also personal reasons for studying economics such as it allows students to develop analytical and abstract skills, and helps you to evaluate the costs and benefits associated with any action.
- After joining this program, students will get opportunities to study research methods like
- Applied Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics
- Environmental, Natural Resource, and Energy Economics
- Monetary and Financial Economics
- International and Development Economics
- Labour and Education Economics
- Industrial Organization and Regulatory Economics
- The Department of Economics aims to create and disseminate economics knowledge for the benefit of society, and to be an internationally recognized center of quality research, teaching, and public service.
- The Department of Economics encourages students to apply for scholarships, fellowships, awards, and grants both internally and externally.
- A degree in this program from the University of Alberta is important for students to unlocking a future with endless, rewarding career opportunities
- Graduates may find job opportunities in a wide range of areas including Coaching centers, Economics, Consultancies, Economics Department, Home Tuitions, Publishing House, Research and Development Agencies and Schools, etc.
- The average salary after this program is 55,250 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $4894 | $4894 | $4894 | $4894 |
| Total Fees | $4894 | $4894 | $4894 | $4894 |
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 | 310 | 340 | 2 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 125 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students are normally required to have completed a master’s degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution, recognized by the University of Alberta.
- GPA of 3.2/4.0 [B Grade] based on the most recent two years of full-time study is required.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students are normally required to have completed a master's degree in its academic equivalent, from an academic institution, recognized by the University of Alberta.
- GPA of 3.2/4.0 [B Grade] based on the recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.
- Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
- Students in CBSE or CISCE schools, they present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.
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.