Overview

The program combines required courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics; elective courses in a variety of applied fields; and original research.

Features

The Economics program at Simon Fraser University is offered on a full-time basis.\
Students must complete an original and significant PhD thesis. Students should choose an area of research as early as possible and work with a senior supervisor specializing in the area.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

SFU Economics has had a 100% placement rate for our outgoing PhD graduates.

Almost 200 graduates have gone on to teach in universities all over the world; serve as advisors or officials in provincial, state, and national governments; or are employed in a variety of roles in the private sector.
The elective courses are graduate ECON courses different from the required PhD courses or, with permission from the Graduate Chair, graduate courses in other subjects.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

The deadline to submit an online application is January 15.

Language

English

PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Duolingo English Test

130

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics View 23 other PhDs in Economics in Canada

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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

PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Duolingo English Test

130

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts;

Gre;

Toefl/ielts;

Statement Of Interest;

Curriculum Vitae (Cv) And Writing Sample;

Additional Coursework Form.

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

2066 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2066 CAD per year during 72 months.
National

2066 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2066 CAD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /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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