Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

The Department of Economics at the University of Alberta offers three graduate programs in Economics: a 12 month course-based MA in Economics, a 24 month course-based MA in Economics and Finance, and a PhD program. Our MA programs provide students with the theoretical and applied skills needed to enter the workforce or continue in a PhD program.Graduates of our MA programs who continue their education enter PhD programs in Economics and Finance at a number of universities, including the Universities of Alberta, Calgary, Toronto, and Western Ontario. Graduates from out PhD program have found positions at Mount Royal University, MacEwan University, Wilfred Laurier University, and the University of Regina as well as provincial and federal governments.The Department of Economics provides a thesis based PhD program in which students develop competency in the core areas of economics as well as mastery in their chosen fields.

All transcripts in original language and official English translation
All degree certificates in original language and official English translation
English language test results or letter confirming language of instruction as applicable. Refer to the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies webpage.
GRE for all applicants obtaining their most recent degree from institutions outside Canada
CV
3 letters of reference (minimum 2 academic references)
Research proposal for doctoral applicants. The research statement should be 1-2 pages and include the following types of information.

International applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency. Applicants must upload the proficiency test results to their application. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is 92 with a minimum band score of 21. The minimum overall score on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each band.