PhD Economics at University of Oregon

Programme overview

The PhD in Economics prepares students to teach at liberal arts and research universities, work in state, federal and international organizations, and conduct research or consult. Fields include macroeconomics, applied econometrics, game theory, growth and development, industrial organization, international trade, and labor, public, environmental and behavioral-experimental economics.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Economics | Duration: 96 credits | Intake: Fall; deadlines January 15, 2027 (funding) and April 1, 2027 (no funding) | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Students take three-term core sequences in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory and econometrics, then nine field seminars, a field paper and prospectus, and 18 credits of dissertation (96 credits total). Qualifying exams follow the core; a third-year research paper is required before advancing to candidacy.

Career pathways

Teaching at liberal arts and research universities; work in state, federal and international organizations; research and consulting for private industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Economics (PhD): bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university; substantial knowledge of intermediate micro and macro theory, calculus I-III including multivariable calculus, elementary linear algebra and statistics (real analysis recommended). Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (3.5 for graduate-level work). Materials: transcripts, three letters of recommendation, GRE general test scores, statement of purpose and CV. Deadlines: January 15, 2027 with funding consideration, April 1, 2027 without. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 88 or IELTS 7.0; speaking subscores (TOEFL 26, IELTS 7.0, Duolingo 130) give funding preference. Fee $70 domestic, $90 international.

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.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes; each doctoral programme sets its own deadlines.

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