Key information Duration: Full-time — 60 months Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027; Apply before Jan 2027 Language:
English Delivered: On Campus Campus Location: Providence, United States Disciplines: Economics Overview The work in the Economics program of Brown University is demanding and the standards of performance are high. The department's reputation for providing superb training has enabled its graduates to compile an excellent placement record, including major research universities, prestigious liberal arts colleges, government and international agencies, and private industrial, consulting and research firms. Features The atmosphere in the department is highly collegial, and interaction among faculty members and graduate students is easy and extensive. The department hosts four weekly seminars (Economic Theory, Macroeconomics, Applied Microeconomics, and Econometrics), as well as parallel lunches and breakfasts for graduate student work in progress. Programme Structure Curriculum: Eight basic courses; core exams at the end of the first year in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics; seven advanced courses with grade of B or better; field exam; third–year research paper; seminar presentations; dissertation. Admission requirements Academic requirements GRE®: Required English requirements TOEFL® iBT: 90 IELTS: 7 Other requirements General requirements Use the online application to apply. All applicants are required to submit a personal statement regarding their interests and/or intended areas of study. Transcripts. Three letters of recommendation by persons well qualified to speak from first-hand knowledge about the applicant's potential for graduate study. Applicants to programs requiring the Graduate Record Examination must have their results to the Graduate School. A non-refundable fee of $75 is charged. Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International (Non-residents): 101,923 AUD / year (≈ 71,700 USD / year) Out-of-State: 101,923 AUD / year (≈ 71,700 USD / year) Domestic (In-State): 101,923 AUD / year (≈ 71,700 USD / year) Living costs Providence, United States 1,464–2,701 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
