Economics, PhD
Program Description
A PhD in economics prepares students to:Conduct original research and teach at all levels in both research and liberal arts colleges and universities
Work in state, federal, and international organizations
Conduct research or work as a consultant for private industry
The program, with its low student/faculty ratio, is structured to develop high-quality research and teaching skills as well as facilitate successful and timely completion of the degree.
Sequences in micro theory, macro theory, and econometrics are offered in the first year, followed by qualifying examinations (micro and macro) in the summer.
Coursework in the student's chosen fields of specialization is completed in the second or early in the third year.
The research components of the degree include a field-specific research paper, completed in the third year, and a dissertation, typically completed in either the fourth or fifth year.
The PhD program in Economics is classified as STEM (CIP Code 45.0603: Econometrics and Quantitative Economics).
Prerequisites
Candidates for admission to the PhD program must have substantial knowledge of intermediate economic theory, micro and macro, and calculus I, II, III including several or multi-variable calculus, elementary linear algebra, and statistics. Elementary analysis is recommended.Strong grades in economics and mathematics courses, as well as academic potential, will be important to the admissions committee.
Application at a Glance
Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:
Program-Specific Application Requirements:
CV
GRE (UO Institution Code: 4846)
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
TOEFL/IELTS scores are necessary for full consideration for non-native English speakers, even if you hold a degree from an institution in an English-speaking country or are a permanent resident in the U.S. Unofficial score reports (but not self-reported scores) and scores from any test date (including expired) are acceptable to meet this requirement. Unofficial reports can be uploaded in the Supporting Documents section.
GRE (UO Institution Code: 4846)
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
TOEFL/IELTS scores are necessary for full consideration for non-native English speakers, even if you hold a degree from an institution in an English-speaking country or are a permanent resident in the U.S. Unofficial score reports (but not self-reported scores) and scores from any test date (including expired) are acceptable to meet this requirement. Unofficial reports can be uploaded in the Supporting Documents section.
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College of Arts and Sciences
Campus: Eugene
Fall 2025
Priority Deadline - January 15, 2025
Final Deadline - April 01, 2025
Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.