Overview

The Economics course at Eastern Mediterranean University consists of four required core courses. In addition, the students must complete four elective courses in economics. After completing all the required courses, one is required to pass four qualifying examinations in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, and the area in which they have chosen their dissertation topic. After successfully completing these examinations one must complete a Ph.D. dissertation and have one article published from the dissertation in a qualified journal in order to obtain the Ph.D. degree.

Students who wish to pursue the Ph.D. programme in economics but have completed a Master's degree in another field may be admitted to the programme, subject to successfully completing selected prerequisite undergraduate and graduate economics courses.

Career Opportunities

Graduates have a wide area of employment opportunities. Their knowledge and skills in economics as well as their good command of English and computer applications, as well as familiarity with global issues opens up employment opportunities in international organizations, multinational companies and public services and in private businesses.

Accreditation

It has the following rankings:

THE: Times Higher Education
World University Ranking: the top 601 - 800 universities worldwide, ranked 1st in Northern Cyprus
Young University Ranking: the top 151st young universities worldwide
Impact Rankings: the top 301 - 400 universities worldwide
QS World University Rankings
QS Sustainability Rankings
QS World University Rankings: EECA(Emerging Europe & Central Asia)

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Advanced Microeconomic Theories

Advanced Macroeconomic Theory

Mathematical Economics

Time Series Econometrics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-22 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-23 00:00:00

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Applications to the graduate programs at EMU can be made throughout the year, until one month prior to the beginning of each semester.

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Famagusta, Northern Cyprus

Disciplines

Economics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Applications to the PhD programme at Department of Economics are accepted twice a year, prior to the beginning of each semester. All applicants for whom English is a second language may be required to pass an English proficiency examination, or present a recent TOEFL score above 550 for PhD candidates. PhD programme requirements in addition to the Master's qualification prior to entry, vary depending on the programme.

Prospective applicants are required to fill out an application form available at the Registrar's Office, and submit the completed form, together with a letter of reference and an official transcript of all graduate and undergraduate coursework completed up to the time of application. Candidates, who are not citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus or the Republic of Turkey, are required in addition to submit a document of financial guarantee showing that sufficient funds are available for tuition and living expenses.

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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

3765 USD / year

≈ 3765 USD / year
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Citizens or residents

2900 USD / year

≈ 2900 USD / year

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Tuition fees with 80% scholarship

Living costs

Famagusta

Northern Cyprus

2299 - 3707 TRY / month

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