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PhD Economics at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University, United States

Programme overview

PhD programme admitting 8-12 students per year. Year 1 covers microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, mathematical economics and economic history; years 2-3 involve 21 credit hours of specialised coursework in at least two of 12 concentrations.

Faculty: Graduate School (College of Arts and Science)  |  Department: Economics  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Concentrations include Microeconomic Theory, Econometrics, Labor Economics and Political Economy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Qualifications Our incoming students usually have an undergraduate degree in economics and/or mathematics, with significant quantitative and math-intensive course experience. Information to Submit Base Requirements Official GRE scores Unofficial transcripts 3-5 letters of recommendation English Language Proficiency Requirements Proficiency in written and oral English is requred for enrollment in an academic program. This proof can be obtained by submitted scores from one of the following exams: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), minimum score 89 International English Language Testing System (IELTS), minimum score 7.0 Duolingo English Test Applicants to the Graduate School, regardless of citizenship, must either meet our waiver criteria or submit proof of English language profic

Graduate School fall application deadlines differ by department and range from 1 December to 15 January. The Graduate School application fee is $95, paid online after submitting the application, and only one fee is charged for up to two programme applications per year.

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