PhD Economics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The doctoral programme offers fields in virtually all specializations of modern economics including microeconomic theory, econometrics, macroeconomics, finance, history, international economics, development, public finance, industrial organization, labor and natural resources, with over 50 faculty. It emphasizes applied, policy-relevant economics.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts | Department: Department of Economics | Intake: Fall only; deadline December 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Doctoral coursework and research across fields of economics, with collaboration with the Ford School, School of Public Health, Institute for Social Research, Ross School of Business and School of Information.

Career pathways

Every graduate has obtained a position as a professional economist, in academia, public policy or liberal arts colleges, supported by a placement service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Economics PhD: some previous economics training is essential, plus calculus, linear algebra, differential equations and probability and statistics. GRE is no longer accepted. Apply through Rackham by December 1 (11:59pm EST) with application form (statement of purpose, personal statement, CV), fee, transcripts, three letters of recommendation and TOEFL (ETS code 1839) if applicable.

Intake: Fall only; deadline December 1

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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