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PhD Economics at Boston Coll: Fees 2026 Dates & Requirements

Chestnut Hill, MassachusettsLocation
CollegeSchool type
Estd1863established year
14628enrollment
Private (Not for Profit)
8.0/10

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Economics)

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

₹32.1 L/Yr

$34,592 /Yr
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The course requirements consist of a first-year Core Curriculum, eight second-year electives and a teaching/internship requirement.

The Core Curriculum consists of Core courses in

  • Microtheory (ECON 7740, ECON 7741)
  • Macrotheory (ECON 7750, ECON 7751)
  • Mathematics for economists (ECON 7720)
  • Statistics (ECON 7770)
  • Econometrics (ECON 7772).

The second year is devoted to electives. In addition to the Department's own electives, students may take courses in the Carroll School of Management's Ph.D. program in finance and in other departments of Boston College.

The general policy of Boston College is to accept course work taken outside the department only if the work is judged to be comparable in quality to the set standards and appropriate for a Ph.D. in economics.


Important Alert

  • Application Deadline for 2027 Intake - Jan 2, 2027

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹3214289 (USD 34592)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Health Insurance₹409127 (USD 4403)
Books and supply₹120796 (USD 1300)

Students are exempted from tuition fees and also, are eligible for stipends

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024₹4705469 (USD 50640)
2023₹4287329 (USD 46140)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline for 2027 Intake Jan 2, 2027

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

75

Application Fees

48

ECTS Credits


Required Document List

  • Application form
  • Resume or CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three signed letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts with a certified English translation from all of your colleges, universities, and graduate and professional schools
  • Official TOEFL or IELTS score report
  • $75 application fee

Ranking

202520242023202220212020201920182017

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Economics 106 out of 700 in Global Ranking
( #32 out of 113 in USA 2025)

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Economics 29 out of 147 in Global Ranking
( #14 out of 141 in USA 2025)

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Career and Placement after Course

  • Professional Economist
  • Financial Risk Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Equity Analyst
  • Cost Accountant
  • Economic Researcher
  • Investment Analyst


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