PhD Public Policy and Economics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The joint PhD in public policy and economics is one of three joint doctoral degrees in public policy and social science offered by the Ford School. Students meet economics requirements alongside public policy training.

Faculty: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy | Department: Joint doctoral programme with the Department of Economics | Intake: Fall; applications open September and close December 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Economics requirements include passing ECON 600, 671 and 672 with at least a B, Microeconomic Theory (ECON 601-604) and Macroeconomic Theory (ECON 605 and 607), and a preliminary examination in one major field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ford School joint PhD programmes: apply through Rackham by December 1 for the following fall with transcripts, three letters of recommendation, academic statement of purpose, personal statement and English proficiency evidence if native language is not English.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Fall; applications open September and close December 1

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

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