About PhD Program,
The doctoral program in economics offers a firm grounding in the theory and tools of economics as well as in a variety of fields of specialization. Facilities within the department include faculty and student offices, a library of core materials, and a computer center. The size of the department, the breadth of specialties represented among the faculty, the abundance of research workshops, research facilities, and the related programs of other university departments combine to provide an unusually supportive atmosphere for study and research. Students are encouraged to work together; study groups for course work and preliminary examinations are standard. All students are assigned desk space. The department and students sponsor social events throughout the year. A graduate advisor is on staff to help students with problems and questions.
The goal of the Economics Ph.D. program at the University of Wisconsin is fundamental and simple: To train top notch economists. Graduates of our program are fully prepared to undertake advanced research in economic theory, econometrics, and applied branches of economics. Our graduates successively apply the knowledge and skills gained in our program to a wide range of economic problems in a broad array of institutional settings. Our success in this is evidenced by our strong national reputation and our placement record. We accomplish this by maintaining a comprehensive and challenging program combining coursework, examinations, seminars, and independent research, which all culminates in the completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation.
We want students from all backgrounds to succeed in our economics program. We also recognize that students from historically underrepresented groups face unique challenges. A committee of faculty and students, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and the department-funded student group, Wisconsinites for Inclusion and Diversity in Economics, are helping the department address these challenges and provide our students with a supportive and inclusive environment.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Admission to the Economics doctoral program is a shared process at UW-Madison. The Admissions and Aid Committee in the Department of Economics will evaluate your application and make a recommendation to the Graduate School regarding admission. The program’s Admission Committee will inform you of their decision in March. If you have questions, please email gradpro@ssc.wisc.edu
When applicants receive an admission packet from the Economics Department indicating that they have been recommended for admission, this recommendation does NOT mean that they have been fully admitted. The applicant will have to finish the last steps of the admission process with the Graduate School. The Economics Admission and Aid Committee will forward admissions recommendations to the Graduate School with supporting materials. The Graduate School’s Office of Admissions will review the application and materials to ensure that the Graduate School minimum requirements are met.
To apply, fill out the Graduate School Online Electronic Application. You will select the “Economics PhD program” from the drop down program list. To complete the application, you will need to submit the materials listed below.
Please see the Admissions FAQ section if you have further questions.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All paid applications from both domestic and international students need to be submitted by December 5th. Funding is awarded to applicants on a competitive basis. For detailed information on department and University Fellowship information, please see our funding web page.
Tuition and fee information is available online at the UW Office of the Registrar web page. Students employed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison at least one-third time as a project assistant or a teaching assistant receive a tuition waiver, a stipend, and health benefits.
Application Requirement,
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts
- Supplemental Application
- Writing Sample
- Math Preparation Form
- Resume or C.V.
- Letters of Recommendation
- GRE Scores
- English Proficiency Test Scores (if applicable)
- Application Fee
Application Deadline,
Dec 05, 2024
Application Fee,
The application fee is $75 U.S. It is non-refundable and can be paid by credit card (MasterCard or Visa), Debit/ATM. In addition, non-U.S. citizens will be charged a $6 international document processing fee.
