Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Economics - Non-direct at University of Saskatchewan

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Applied Economics combines advanced courses in applied economics with a major research dissertation. The core of the program focuses on microeconomic theory and quantitative methods but includes one advanced course in macroeconomics. The student and their advisory committee determine the remainder of the students’ courses.

Faculty: College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Degree requirements: dissertation defense; doctoral candidacy assessment; A minimum of 27 credit units, including the following:; complete 12 credit units approved by the admissions and program committee; Complete 6 credit units in Microeconomics from:.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline; a completed on-line application, the application fee, and all supporting application documents; a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study (e.g. 60 credit units); Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT): Submission of the GRE and/or the GMAT is recommended for all applicants. Applicants who have not earned a degree from Canada or the United States are required to submit an up-to-date GRE and/or a GMAT score.*; *Both the GMAT Exam and GMAT Focus Edition will be accepted

CAD 5,637 a year (2026-2027). Standard doctoral rate, assessed in three terms of $1,879 (total $5,637 per academic year), same for domestic and international students; the source states it applies to all doctoral programs except those with listed special rates. Tuition only; excludes Source

Academic units set their own application deadlines. The application fee is $125 CAD for domestic students and $145 CAD for international students, paid online by Visa or Mastercard.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.usask.ca/programs/applied-economics.php

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