PhD Economics at University of Iowa

Programme overview

To demonstrate proficiency and knowledge in the specialization discipline, students will demonstrate expertise in reading and interpreting academic research articles in their specialized discipline. They will be knowledgeable in the major theoretical perspectives and prior research findings in their area and be able to integrate prior research from various streams of literature.

Faculty: Tippie College of Business | Department: Economics | Duration: 72 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Doctor of Philosophy program in economics requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit.

Career pathways

Over 90% of students reported that they found permanent employment, were accepted to graduate school, or were not seeking employment within six months of graduation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website. Applicants must submit a completed Application for Graduate Admission, official transcripts from all institutions they have attended, and all official test scores to University of Iowa Admissions. The application deadline for admission and financial support is Jan. 15 for fall entry.

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 admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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