PhD Economics at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The Department of Economics offers courses and practical training leading to the Master of Arts in Applied Economics and the Doctor of Philosophy in Economics.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Minimum 40 semester hours required. Thesis or coursework only. Required courses include Microeconomic Theory I; Microeconomic Theory II; Macroeconomic Theory I; Macroeconomic Theory II; Econometrics I; Econometrics II.

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Entry requirements

Prior degree: Applicants must have a BA or BS to matriculate, but an undergraduate degree in economics is not required. Prior academic work should include three semesters of calculus, as well as linear algebra, statistics, intermediate microeconomic theory, and intermediate macroeconomic theory. GPA: At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study. Tests: GRE. Letters of recommendation: Three letters are required. Personal statement: and Resume/CV.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional programmes admit for Fall, Spring and Summer terms depending on the programme; applications for Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 are expected to open on August 1, 2026.

Graduate and professional application deadlines are set per programme, with separate deadlines for domestic and international applicants for most non-online programmes; optional earlier priority, recommended or fellowship dates apply to both.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uic.edu/admissions/

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