Overview

The size and diversity of the faculty permits study in virtually every major theoretical and applied area of Economics including advanced macro, advanced micro, behavioral and experimental economics, comparative institutional economics, econometrics, economic development, economic history, environmental and natural resource economics, industrial organization, international trade and finance, labor economics, political economy, and public economics.

Features

Although it is a large department, Maryland emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. Students are encouraged to meet frequently with their advisors to discuss their progress in the program.

An active set of workshops provides a supportive environment for students who are working on their dissertations. Graduate faculty members are regularly accessible to students at the University of Maryland.

The Department's location near Washington, DC, allows our students to benefit from our faculty’s relationship with executive agencies, congressional policy analysts, and international finance organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Econometrics
Macroeconomics, International Macroeconomics and International Finance
International Trade, Institutional Economics and Political Economy
Industrial Organization, Microeconomic Theory and Behavioral and Experimental Economics
Development, Labor and Public Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Economics View 116 other PhDs in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s): Transcripts from all institutions attended after high school or secondary school whether or not a degree was received.
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Letters of Recommendation (3)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - optional
CV/Resume
Supplementary Application
Description of Research/Work Experience
Writing Samples (optional, up to 3)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

7094 USD / year

≈ 7094 USD / year
Out-of-State

7094 USD / year

≈ 7094 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3316 USD / year

≈ 3316 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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