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Doctorate in Philosophy Economics at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD is offered jointly with Carleton University, with intensive study and thesis research in public, industrial, monetary, international, development, environmental, labour economics and econometrics. Most courses are in English; theses may be written in English or French.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Economics (joint with Carleton University)  |  Duration: Usually four years (maximum five); six terms full-time enrolment required  |  Study mode: co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students complete six core first-year courses within twelve months of starting full-time study, a minimum grade of B being required.

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Entry requirements

Application Deadline To find the application deadline, please check the “program-specific requirements” under Application Procedures and Information at the following address: Apply now . Students who have achieved at least an average of "B+" (75%) at the MA or equivalent level are admissable to the PhD program. Six terms of full-time enrollment are required. Note that the admission to the PhD program is based on a competitive process and that a "B+" average does not guarantee admission. Language of Instruction The vast majority of PhD courses are taught in English, but students may write and defend their thesis in English or French. According to university regulations, students can write the

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website. PhD applicants need a master's degree or equivalent with an average of 75% (B+) over the last 10 courses.

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