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

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics View 98 other PhDs in Economics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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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 Fee

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International

35460 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35460 USD per year during 48 months.
National

35460 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35460 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

14330 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14330 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Lexington-Fayette

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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