Overview

We have a team of internationally recognised faculty members who are actively engaged in research at the frontiers of economics knowledge.

We offer interaction opportunities with many of the top researchers in economics, through our extensive seminar and visitor programmes.

Features

Our Economics graduates at Singapore Management University often go on to be professors in universities where they work to extend and to transmit knowledge of our economies.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Macroeconomic Fluctuations & Growth

International Trade & Trade Policy

Econometrics

Industrial Organisation, Urban & Regional Economics

Economics of Health & Ageing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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93

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Economics View 4 other PhDs in Economics in Singapore

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of Identity Card/Passport

Latest Curriculum Vitae with a recent photograph

Copies of Degree Certificates and Transcripts

Personal and Research Statements

Recommendation Letters

Writing Samples/Indicators of Research Potential

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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

25100 SGD / year

≈ 25100 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11300 SGD / year

≈ 11300 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

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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