Economics

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.