Overview
The general purpose of the graduate Economics program from Princeton University is to provide thorough training in both the techniques and the applications of economic analysis.
Key Features
- First-year students are required to take ECO 501 and 502 (microeconomics), ECO 503 and 504 (macroeconomics), and ECO 517 and 518 (econometrics). The students must pass all six courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 or above, and a grade of C minus or better in each course.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mathematics for Economists
- Microeconomic Theory
- Responsible Conduct of Research in Economics
- Empirical Macro-Finance
- Advanced Economic Theory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
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English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Requirements: Application materials should only be uploaded online in the appropriate spaces provided and under the additional information section of the application. Princeton does not accept paper application materials, with the exception of architecture portfolios.
- Test Scores: All test scores must be sent directly from the test center to Princeton University. Department codes are not used at Princeton and are not required by Educational Testing Services (ETS). Please refer to the Required Tests page for specific information on the tests. Please allow extra time for test scores to be received and reflected on the application checklist.
- Recommendations: Do not delay submitting your application because you are waiting for recommenders to submit their recommendations. See the Recommendation Letters page for more information.
Tuition Fee
Princeton guarantees full funding for its Ph.D. candidates for all years of regular program enrolment.
Living costs for Princeton
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Funding
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