Northwestern University Ph.D Financial Economics Application Deadline, Eligibility Requirements, Fees and Scholarships, etc.

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Financial Economics)

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$66,912 /Yr


Important Alert

  • Application Start For Fall 2026 Intake - Sep 10, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$66912

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Personal Expenses$18000
Health Insurance$828

All admitted doctoral students receive a fellowship that covers the cost of tuition and health insurance, and provides a stipend.


Important Dates

Our application for Fall 2025 entry is closed. September 2025 is when we will begin accepting applications for Fall 2026 entry 

EventApplication Date
Application Start For Fall 2026 Intake Sep 10, 2025

Indian students at Northwestern University can apply for application from 10th September 2025. 

The Ph.D in Accounting Information and Management at Northwestern University program consists of the following modules:

Term Course Code Course Title Credits
Year 1 - Fall ECON 410-1 Microeconomics 1
ECON 411-1 Macroeconomics 1
ECON 480-1 Econometrics 1
Year 1 - Winter ECON 410-2 Microeconomics 1
ECON 411-2 Macroeconomics 1
ECON 480-2 Econometrics 1
Year 1 - Spring ECON 410-3 Microeconomics 1
ECON 411-3 Macroeconomics 1
ECON 480-3 Econometrics 1
Year 2 - Fall FINC 585-1 Asset Pricing I 1
FINC 586-1 Corporate Finance I 1
Elective Elective Course 1
Year 2 - Winter FINC 585-2 Asset Pricing II 1
FINC 586-2 Corporate Finance II 1
Elective Elective Course 1
Year 2 - Spring FINC 585-3 Asset Pricing III 1
FINC 586-3 Corporate Finance III 1
Elective Elective Course 1
Year 3 - Fall ECON 501 Graduate Student Seminar (Research Presentation) 1
Research Independent Research Project 1
Year 3 - Winter ECON 501 Graduate Student Seminar (Research Presentation) 1
Research Independent Research Project 1
Year 3 - Spring ECON 501 Graduate Student Seminar (Research Presentation) 1
Research Independent Research Project 1
Year 4 - Fall Research Dissertation Proposal Development 2
Research Independent Research Project 1
Year 4 - Winter Research Dissertation Research 2
Research Independent Research Project 1
Year 4 - Spring Research Dissertation Research 2
Research Independent Research Project 1
Year 4+ Research Dissertation Research 3
Research Independent Research Project 1

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Category

Details

School

Kellogg School of Management

Academic Requirement

GPA's above 3.0, applicants must have earned at least a four-year undergraduate degree, or a three-year degree in addition to a post-graduate diploma.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: 7.0
TOEFL: 90

Application Fee $95
GRE Does not require the GRE test.

Credits Units

38

Application Link

Apply online

Documents Required

  • Your resume or CV
  • A statement of purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Your GRE test scores (if required by specific department or program)
  • Academic transcripts
  • English proficiency requirements for international students:

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

94

Application Fees

38

ECTS Credits


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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
AAUW International FellowshipsScholarship per student$ 50,000/Yr$50,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
University of PhoenixScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship ProgramScholarship per student$ 44,888/Yr$44,888Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Paul Foundation scholarshipsScholarship per student$ 20,174/Yr$20,174Level Of StudyDiplomaTypeMerit-Based
Fulbright-Nehru Masters FellowshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based

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