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