Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Economics)
STEM Course
5 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$5,721/Yr
$5,721 /Yr
- The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at the University of California is a 5 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The PhD program at Berkeley is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in Economics.
- In advancing to the PhD degree, students pass through two major stages:
- Preparation for candidacy typically takes two to three years.
- Completion of a dissertation after advancing to candidacy typically takes one to two years.
- The program typically takes 5 - 6 years with a rare number of students finishing in 4 years or less.
- Students get the opportunity to study with the faculty who have won many prestigious awards.
- University offers competitive fellowship packages that are based on merit and academic achievement for both domestic and international applicants.
- Berkeley Economics faculty and students have done ground-breaking work in economic theory, econometrics, macroeconomics, and all major fields of applied research, and have served as policymakers at the highest levels, both in the U.S. and abroad.
- The department is well-known for the excellence of its teaching and advising, with a strong reputation for producing innovative Ph.D. graduates.
- University of California, Berkeley ranks 3rd among all U.S. Economics departments according to U.S. News and World Report.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $5721 (USD 5721) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | $17564 (USD 17564) |
| Food | $8094 (USD 8094) |
| Health Insurance | $3044 (USD 3044) |
| Compulsory Fees | $564 (USD 564) |
| International differential fee | $7551 (USD 7551) |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $699 (USD 699) |
| Total Cost | $37516 (USD 37516) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $26544 (USD 26544) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a master's degree from an accredited institution.
- A GPA of 3.0 (B+ grade) on a 4.0 scale in the graduate school’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.
- Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.
- The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Personal History Statement: It describe how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
- College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
The career after graduation are:
- Economist
- Financial risk analyst
- Data analyst
- Financial planner
- Accountant
- Economic researcher
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Hani Zeini Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| SWE Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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|---|---|
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