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PhD Economics at University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. program in economics provides students with training in modern microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, combined with specialized training in the fields of international finance, international trade, economic development, monetary economics, applied microeconomics, experimental economics, and other areas.

Faculty: Social Sciences Division  |  Department: Economics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Santa Cruz, CA, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include B*, and the three sequences:, A-ECON 204B-ECON 204C, Advanced Micro Theory I-II-III;, A-ECON 205B-ECON 205C, Advanced Macro Theory I-II-III; and, A-ECON 211B-ECON 211C, Advanced Econometrics I-II-III., Advanced Microeconomic Theory I, Advanced Microeconomic Theory II.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). UC graduate academic student Tuition for California residents (rate band for academic graduate programmes). Excludes Student Services Fee, campus fees and UC SHIP health insurance. Non-residents additionally pay Nonresident Supplemental Tuition of $15,102 Source

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