Key Information

Duration: Full-time, 60 months
Start date: August 2027
Application deadline: Apply before January 2027
Language: English
Delivered: On Campus
Campus location: Houston, United States

Overview

The Ph.D. training provides skills needed in academic, government, or business careers.

Features

Graduate students in the University of Houston Department of Economics are subject to all regulations of the Graduate School and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
The requirements discussed below are additional requirements that apply to graduate students in economics.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The new doctoral student begins a year of intensive course work in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, statistics, and econometrics.
During the summer after the first year, the student is required to take the economic theory comprehensive exam.
Upon receiving a grade of "superior" in both the micro and macro parts of the exam, the student becomes a candidate for the Ph.D. degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 79
PTE Academic: 53
IELTS: 6.5

General requirements

Currently, there is a $50 application fee for domestic students.
Applicants may wait until they are accepted to our programs before they submit official transcripts. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to the ApplyWeb application. These transcripts must reflect at least the last 60 semester credit hours of course work or the equivalent. Evidence of award of degree, if applicable, must be reflected as well.
Once accepted, final official transcripts should be sent electronically.

Fees and Funding

Living costs

Houston, United States

1,505-2,751 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships

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