Princeton University Ph.D Economics Fees, Eligibility, Admission & Deadlines

Princeton, New JerseyLocation
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Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] (Economics)

5 years
Full Time

Field of Study

₹50.1 L/Yr

$60,410 /Yr
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at Princeton University is offered as a 5-year teaching program.
  • This program has a co-op work option.
  • In order to be eligible to participate in a full-time Co-op Work Term, students must meet the GPA requirements.
  • The student to faculty ratio is 18:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
  • Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
    • Economic policy
    • Legal studies
    • Money and banking
    • Global finance
    • Economic history
  • Students are required to choose an adviser before the end of their fifth semester of study in the program. The adviser must agree to supervise the student’s research for (at least) the remainder of that year.
  • Though this initial adviser does not necessarily become the chair of the student's dissertation committee, students are required to have an adviser who agrees to chair the committee by the beginning of the seventh semester of study.
  • This latter deadline is an outer limit, not a recommendation. Ideally students should find a dissertation committee chair during the third year.
  • In the third year, students are required to write a research paper on a topic of their choice. They must complete this paper with a grade of B or better by the end of their third year in order to continue in the program.
  • All students are encouraged to attend weekly seminars in their area of interest. Students who have passed their generals are expected to regularly attend one weekly seminar and present their job market paper in a relevant seminar when it is ready.
  • Career positions may include: 
    • Professional Economist
    • Financial Risk Analyst
    • Data Analyst (Banking Sector)
    • Financial Planner (Banking Sector)
    • Financial Controller/Financial Economist
    • Equity Analyst, etc with an average salary of 35,450 USD per year.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹5007385 (USD 60410)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing₹1143882
Food₹694618
Personal Expenses₹654831
Total Cost₹3211158
Health Insurance₹248670
Books and supply₹179042
Miscellaneous expenses₹290115

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must register full-time until receipt of the degree, for a minimum of two years.
  • At the discretion of the program, this requirement can be reduced up to one year (eight courses: 32 credits) if academic credit is given for work done elsewhere.
  • In addition, those admitted must have completed the equivalent of a senior-level course in the area of theoretical courses related to this program.
  • Minimum grade point ‘B+’ (75% – 79%) is required to enroll in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution.

English Language proficiency:

  • Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
  • Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
  • Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum of 292 for better a chance of admission.

The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More


Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS


Required Document List

The Documents required are:

  • Online application form, including SEAS Supplemental form
  • College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.

Ranking

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Economics 7 out of 1502 in Global Ranking

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INR 27 L/Yr
USD 32,589 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • GRE updated: 328
  • IELTS: 7.0
  • PTE: 68

Career and Placement after Course

  • Professional Economist
  • Financial Risk Analyst
  • Data Analyst (Banking Sector)
  • Financial Planner (Banking Sector)
  • Financial Controller/Financial Economist
  • Equity Analyst

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Young Women in Public Affairs AwardScholarship per student₹ 3.3 L/Yr$4,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Young Professionals ProgramScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Josephine de Karman FellowshipScholarship per student₹ 20.7 L/Yr$25,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
YouAreWelcomeHere ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeTuition-Fee-Waiver
Comindware ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 3.3 L/Yr$4,000Level Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeMerit-Based
updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updatedScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based


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