You'll focus on at least two concentrations, which give you a close view of the most relevant topics in modern economics. You'll finish the program with faculty-supervised dissertation research, drawing on professors' knowledge to pursue your chosen subject within the field.
Career Outcomes
The UAlbany PhD in Economics program prepares you to confidently pursue a career as a professional economist. Other potential job titles include:
- Tenure-track faculty at international universities and colleges
- Research economist with public-sector agencies, governmental and international
- Private-sector economist and advisor positions in banking, communications, health care, consulting and finance
Programme Structure
Concentrations available include:
- advanced macroeconomics
- advanced microeconomics
- econometrics
- health economics
- industrial organization
- international economics
- labor and income distribution
- public economics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE® General Test: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL® IBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- GRE
Each application is evaluated on its individual merits by the Economics Department. The applicant's academic record, letters of recommendation, and GRE scores all weigh heavily in the decision.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 39,766 AUD / year (≈ 28,318 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 39,766 AUD / year (≈ 28,318 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 19,531 AUD / year (≈ 13,908 USD / year)
Living costs
Albany, United States
1,418-2,205 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Economics.
