About the course
The University of Texas at Austin offers the top-ranked doctoral program in economics in the state of Texas. Nationally, the ranking of the Economics Department has climbed steadily to become one of the top programs in the country. A variety of rankings now place the Department between the top 15 to the top 20 departments in the United States (Coupe, KMS, US New & World Report, Times of London). The Department employs many renowned economists and offers an active, diverse research environment that includes seven weekly research seminars and access to unique data sets. The doctoral program trains students with a comprehensive set of core courses and field courses that feature cutting edge techniques for conducting economic research. The dissertation phase of the program emphasizes consistent mentoring by faculty focused on preparing students for the job market. As a result, the department has placed students in a wide range of positions including top academic positions such as Columbia and Princeton, competitive government research positions and top private employers such as Analysis Group and Amazon. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$53,082
Intake |
Location |
Fall (August), 2024 |
Austin |
Fall (August), 2025 |
Austin |
How to apply
Entry requirements for University of Texas - Austin
Academic record (undergraduate and graduate). Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. Resume. Three Letters of Recommendation. Statement of purpose. Writing sample. Report of GRE scores and official report of TOEFL scores (if applicable). Reports are to be mailed directly from The Educational Testing Service (ETS) agency. Transcripts. You may upload an official copy of your transcript(s) after you have submitted your application for admission and paid the application fee. The minimum scores considered acceptable for admission by the Graduate School are: TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT) and IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
English language requirements
6.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0
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World ranking
52nd / 1250
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