About the course

Our department offers a Ph.D. degree in Economics. This website gives a complete list of our core program requirements, field options, areas of faculty research, current Ph.D. students, and placements of our recently-graduated students. It also has a publicity video that introduces the department from the perspective of current graduate students and recent alumni/ae. Our graduate program is STEM-approved.

　　We take pride in the value added by our program. Our commitment to graduate student teaching and thesis supervision is unusually strong. While our program is oriented toward students who aim for faculty positions at universities and for research positions in the public sector and international agencies, in recent years a number of our graduates have chosen to take positions in the private sector, especially in financial and high-tech firms.

　　We admit those students who demonstrate the greatest promise for success not only in the Ph.D. program but also in their subsequent careers. We base our admissions decisions primarily on the standard criteria (academic preparation, grades, research experience, letters of recommendation, and GRE scores) but also look for personal traits such as joyfulness, resilience, creativity, and independence.

　　We encourage applicants from a variety of backgrounds, but a good understanding of intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics, multivariate calculus, basic linear algebra, and probability and statistics is required before beginning the core requirements. Training in econometrics and in more advanced mathematics and statistics is desirable but not necessary.

　　UCR is a rapidly expanding campus. There are many exciting initiatives on campus, such as the School of Public Policy and the Global Studies Program, which offer opportunities for students interested in public policy. The City of Riverside is a very livable community that was recently ranked among the best places to reside and do business in the United States. Situated halfway between the City of Los Angeles and Palm Springs, and blessed with a Southern California climate, Riverside is less than an hour away from the beach, the mountains, and the desert. Few places in the United States offer such a range of recreational opportunities. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2021	Riverside
Winter (January), 2024	Riverside
Spring (March), 2024	Riverside
Summer (June), 2024	Riverside
Fall (September), 2024	Riverside
Winter (January), 2025	Riverside
Spring (March), 2025	Riverside
Summer (June), 2025	Riverside
Fall (September), 2025	Riverside
Winter (January), 2026	Riverside
Spring (March), 2026	Riverside
Summer (June), 2026	Riverside

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California

The minimum acceptable scores are: 550 for the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test and 80 for the TOEFL iBT. Ielts - The minimum acceptable overall score is 7 with no score less than 6 on any individual component.

　　Graduate programs require three (3) letters of recommendation.

　　Applicants must submit these essays directly into their online application. Please note that each essay should not duplicate the other. We also do not accept a personal resume or curriculum vitae as a response to either essay.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　251st / 1250

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