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PhD Economics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Programme overview

At Nebraska, economists begin with solid technical training in economic theory and quantitative methods and progress to applications of those tools in selected fields. The Ph.D. is a scholarly degree, preparing students to make significant contributions advancing the discipline and communicating those advances in the form of publication and teaching.

Department: Economics  |  Duration: 90 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)  |  Location: Lincoln, NE, United States

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Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English. Programme-specific: GRE Minimum English proficiency: Internet TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5 Three recommendation letters Personal Statement: Your statement should give your reasons and goals behind attending graduate school. You may also highlight your strengths and explain any apparent weaknesses in your application. Writing Sample (optional): This sample should demonstrate your scholarly writing ability, for example via a term paper, thesis, or published article. NOTE: When sending GRE or TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed. Deadlines: February 1

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.

Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)

Duration: 90 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp

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