Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
96 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Urbana, United States
Disciplines
- Business Administration
Overview
Turn your passion for business into a successful academic career with a PhD in Business Administration from Gies College of Business at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
Features
- Flexible curriculum, ambitious research opportunities, strong faculty mentorship, and an unmatched community of scholarly collaboration will prepare you to be an innovative thought leader and authoritative instructor in your area of specialization.
- You will shape the world of business and its next leaders.
Programme Structure
A scholarly emphasis with six specializations
- Information systems
- International business
- Marketing
- Organizational behavior
- Operations management
- Strategy and entrepreneurship
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE — Required
- GMAT — Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed application form at grad.illinois.edu
- Statement of purpose
- Résumé
- Three letters of reference
- Transcripts including proof of degree(s)
- Official GRE/GMAT score information
- English proficiency
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 49,144 AUD / year (≈ 34,996 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 49,144 AUD / year (≈ 34,996 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 24,856 AUD / year (≈ 17,700 USD / year)
Living costs
Urbana, United States
1,545-2,106 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Business Administration.
