Overview
Students at the University of California, Davis acquire in-depth knowledge of two fields of theoretical or empirical Economics of particular interest to the candidate.
Key Features
- Students graduate with the ability to address economic issues with the analytic and quantitative skills necessary for a successful academic or professional career in economics, business or government.
- Known for our state-of-the-art research facilities, productive laboratories and progressive spirit – UC Davis offers collaborative and interdisciplinary curricula through graduate groups and designated emphasis options – bringing students and faculty of different academic disciplines together to address real-world challenges.
Programme Structure
Fields of specialization include:
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Advanced Economic Theory
- Econometrics
- Labor Economics
- Public Economics
- Energy/Environmental Economics and Industrial Organization
- International Economics
- Economic History
- Economic Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: 3.2
- GRE®: Required
English Requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 80
- IELTS: 7
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- Application for Admission
- Personal History Statement
- Statement of Purpose
- Application fee ($120 for domestic application, or $140 for international). The fee may be paid by credit card or by e-check as directed on the application. The fee must be paid before the application will be considered complete, and the fee must be paid for each application submitted.
- Three letters of recommendation (ask each letter of recommendation source to upload a letter electronically, as directed on the application. DO NOT submit hard copies of the letters).
- C.V. (curriculum vitae or résumé)
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 43,098 AUD / year (≈ 30,691 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 43,098 AUD / year (≈ 30,691 USD / year)
- Domestic: 18,452 AUD / year (≈ 13,140 USD / year)
Living Costs
Davis, United States: 1,545-2,247 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Financial support for graduate study at UC Davis is available in several forms, including UC Davis Internal Fellowships, External Fellowships, Academic Employment, and student loans. There are different procedures for applying for each type of financial assistance and it is essential that you apply as early as possible for financial support.