Overview

About the program

Economics is a science that deals with the allocation of scarce resources to satisfy competing ends. It deals with choices that individuals, corporations, investors and governments make to maximize individual welfare, as well as with the way that efficient markets, trade, and exchange operate to enhance economic growth, and social welfare.

The PhD in Economics at the University at Buffalo trains students in the core areas of economics (macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics) and in quantitative methods, improving their mathematical and econometric skills.

Programme Structure

Upon successful completion of the PhD in Economics, students will:

Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of microeconomic and macroeconomic theories and methods of analysis.
Demonstrate mastery of the issues, theories and latest advances in one of the sub-fields of economics offered by the program.
Demonstrate ability to conduct independent and original basic and applied research in economics.
Achieve a high level of competence understanding the most recent theoretical and quantitative methods in economics.
Acquire employable skills (i.e. teaching experience) to further professional endeavors. Most graduates pursue academic teaching and research careers, while others find rewarding careers in federal, state or local government, or in the private sector, both at home and abroad.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Rolling admissions for U.S. applicants continue until August 15.

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

Economics View 116 other PhDs in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for graduate study at UB, we expect:

A bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited/government recognized college or university. Most such degrees will be four or more years in length; UB recognizes some three-year degrees, but not all.
A B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher from your bachelor's degree (or equivalent) courses. Grade point averages from non-U.S. universities will be evaluated by UB's Office of International Admissions.
Appropriate standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.).
Letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfax

United States

1330 - 2300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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