Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Economics] From University of California

Berkeley, CaliforniaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1868established year
43204enrollment
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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Economics)

5 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #8 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023

₹4.7 L/Yr

$5,721 /Yr
  • The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at the University of California is a 5 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The PhD program at Berkeley is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in Economics.
  • In advancing to the PhD degree, students pass through two major stages:
    • Preparation for candidacy typically takes two to three years.
    • Completion of a dissertation after advancing to candidacy typically takes one to two years. 
  • The program typically takes 5 - 6 years with a rare number of students finishing in 4 years or less.
  • Students get the opportunity to study with the faculty who have won many prestigious awards.
  • University offers competitive fellowship packages that are based on merit and academic achievement for both domestic and international applicants.
  • Berkeley Economics faculty and students have done ground-breaking work in economic theory, econometrics, macroeconomics, and all major fields of applied research, and have served as policymakers at the highest levels, both in the U.S. and abroad.
  • The department is well-known for the excellence of its teaching and advising, with a strong reputation for producing innovative Ph.D. graduates.
  • University of California, Berkeley ranks 3rd among all U.S. Economics departments according to U.S. News and World Report.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹474214

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing₹1455880
Food₹670912
Health Insurance₹252317
Compulsory Fees₹46750
International differential fee₹625902
Miscellaneous expenses₹57940
Total Cost₹3109701

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a master's degree from an accredited institution.
  • A GPA of 3.0 (B+ grade) on a 4.0 scale in the graduate school’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.
  • Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.
  • The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

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

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Personal History Statement: It describe how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
  • College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

2023202220212020201920182017

Times Higher Education logo
Economics 8 out of 1502 in Global Ranking

Career and Placement after Course

The career after graduation are:

  • Economist
  • Financial risk analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Financial planner
  • Accountant
  • Economic researcher

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updatedScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 2.9 L/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality ManagementScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research FellowshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
AAUW International FellowshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific


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