The PhD in Economics program is offered at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
- Application Deadline
- 24 monthsDuration
- Unknown (University site)Tuition Fee7227 USD/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
Overview
The Department of Economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago offers courses and practical training leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Economics.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Credits 72 alternative credits
104 from the baccalaureate, 72 from the master’s.
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
- More information Go to the programme website
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Microeconomic Theory
- Labor Economics
- Development Economics
- International Monetary Policy
- Time Series Econometrics
- Health Economics
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
80The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Minimum required score:
550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- Baccalaureate Field Applicants must have a BA or BS to matriculate, but an undergraduate degree in economics is not required. Prior academic work should include three semesters of calculus, as well as linear algebra, statistics, intermediate microeconomic theory, and intermediate macroeconomic theory.
- Letters of Recommendation Three letters are required.
- Personal Statement and Resume/CV A personal statement and a Resume/CV are required.
- Writing Sample A writing sample is required.
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
7227 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7227 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
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7,227 - 17,714 USD
Living costs for Chicago
- 1297 - 2500 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check the programme website for information about funding options.
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