Overview

Our PhD program in Economics at University of Kentucky is designed so that the motivated student can make steady progress toward the PhD degree.

Key Features

Admissions are competitive.
To be considered for the PhD in Economics program, the applicant must meet the admission guidelines of the Graduate School and Gatton College of Business and Economics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
Neoclassical Microeconomic Theory
Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
Research Methods and Procedures
Environmental and Health Economics

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: 3
GMAT: Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test: 115
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants apply to the Graduate School at the University of Kentucky. The Graduate School accepts online applications only. At the time of application, the Graduate School requires scanned copies of transcripts and self-reported GRE scores.
Department of Economics Materials Required for Application
The Economics Department also requires the following to be uploaded during the application process:
A resume
A one-to-two page personal essay about why you want to attend graduate school in economics
Two or three confidential letters of recommendation (you provide the contact information when you apply, and the letter writers will submit their letters directly)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International (Non-residents): 52,657 AUD / year (≈ 37,326 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 52,657 AUD / year (≈ 37,326 USD / year)
Domestic In-State: 21,280 AUD / year (≈ 15,084 USD / year)

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette, United States: 1,270-1,975 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Duration

Full-time: 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting August 2027
Apply before Feb 2027

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Economics

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