Overview

The PhD in Economics at Concordia University Montréal offers broad foundations in the field of economics that enable you to become an expert in one of our department’s many areas of specialization. Work under the guidance of research-active faculty members who have been published in a multitude of prestigious journals, such as Econometrica, the American Economic Review, the Journal of Political Economy, the Review of Economic Studies, the Journal of Econometrics, the Journal of Economic Theory, and the Journal of Monetary Economics.

Key facts:

Take advantage of faculty-led group study meetings that connect researchers and students who are working on similar research topics. The Economics Graduate Students’ Association (EGSA) also runs a seminar series where you can get general advice for conducting research, writing papers and publishing articles, by faculty members who give short talks about their own areas of interest.

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

Courses typically offered include:

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Game Theory

Econometric Theory

Applied Econometrics

Monetary Economics

Growth and Development

Financial Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

Economics View 23 other PhDs in Economics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

MA in economics from a recognized university with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or equivalent.

Students with a high standing in a master’s degree or equivalent in other fields, such as commerce, mathematics or business administration from a recognized university may be admitted, subject to satisfactory completion of qualifying requirements, if necessary.

Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22330 CAD / year

≈ 22330 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

4810 CAD / year

≈ 4810 CAD / year

Living costs

Montréal

Canada

1074 - 1759 CAD / month

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Funding

The Ministère de l'Éducation, de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche (MEESR) offers a student bursary to students who qualify as Quebec residents and are contemplating studying outside of Quebec. Depending on the location of the host institution, the Quebec Mobility Bursary may cover all or a portion of your monthly expenses. Although this Bursary is awarded by the MEESR, it is administered jointly by Concordia International and the Concordia Financial Aid and Awards Office.

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