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
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Economics View 58 other PhDs in Economics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- resume;
- 1-2 page personal essay about why you want to attend graduate school in economics;
- GRE scores taken within the last 5 years (self-reported scores are fine, but official scores are required to enroll and must match self-reported);
- TOEFL scores if English is not your native language;
- transcripts from all institutions attended after high school (scanned copies are fine, but official transcripts are required to enroll and must match);
- 2 or 3 confidential letters of recommendation (you submit the contact information; the letter writers submit their letters directly)
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Lexington-Fayette
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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