Overview

Students in the Agricultural and Applied Economics degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign pursue coursework in theory, quantitative methods, and their area of specialization; pass a written core exam, a second-year research paper requirement, an oral preliminary examination which includes the formal proposal for dissertation research; and complete and defend a dissertation.

Features

The core courses cover the theory and quantitative methods upon which advanced research, teaching, and service in ACE are based.

The specialty courses build on the knowledge gained in the core courses and provide an understanding of the application of economic theory and the tools of economic analysis.

Students are encouraged to complete substantial coursework in other departments, such as economics, finance, and business administration.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

agricultural finance

environmental and natural resource economics

family and consumer economics

farm and agribusiness management

international and policy economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Urbana, United States

Disciplines

Economics Agriculture View 114 other PhDs in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Graduate College requirements apply, including a 3.0 (A = 4.0) GPA for the last two years of undergraduate coursework and any graduate work completed. International applicants whose native language is not English are required to follow the Graduate College's Minimum Requirements for Admission.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test scores are required for all applicants. Applicants to the Ph.D. program are required to provide a sample of their academic writing. Students having an inadequate background in theory or quantitative methods will be asked to take additional coursework to prepare for graduate study.

Students may commence study in either semester, but initial enrollment in fall semester is preferable.

An applicant with a master's degree in an appropriate discipline will be considered for the Ph.D. degree.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32204 USD / year

≈ 32204 USD / year
Out-of-State

32204 USD / year

≈ 32204 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14908 USD / year

≈ 14908 USD / year

Living costs

Urbana

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Urbana

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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