Ph.D Economics at University of California 2026 Entry : Fee , Admission, documents, deadline etc

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Economics)

5 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Course Offered by

$27,864 /Yr


Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake - Dec 1, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$27864

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Food (On-Campus)$17599
Room and Food (Off-Campus)$15240

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024$33238
2023$11700
2021$11442

Important Dates

Kindly note the deadline for 2026 intake are tentative and are yet to be confirmed

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake Dec 1, 2025

Applications to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Economics program at the University of California are now open for the Fall 2026 intake. The application deadline is December 1, 2025.

The Ph.D. Economics program at the University of California consists of the following modules:

S.No Course Name Type
1 ECON 201A – Microeconomic Theory I Core Course
2 ECON 201B – Microeconomic Theory II Core Course
3 ECON 202A – Macroeconomic Theory I Core Course
4 ECON 202B – Macroeconomic Theory II Core Course
5 ECON 240A – Econometrics I Core Course
6 ECON 240B – Econometrics II Core Course
7 ECON 240C – Econometrics III Core Course
8 ECON 210A – Advanced Economic Theory Core Course
9 ECON 211A – Game Theory Core Course
10 ECON 221 – Labor Economics Elective Course
11 ECON 230A – Public Economics Elective Course
12 ECON 232A – Industrial Organization Elective Course
13 ECON 235A – International Trade Elective Course
14 ECON 236A – International Finance Elective Course
15 ECON 241 – Development Economics Elective Course
16 ECON 244 – Urban and Regional Economics Elective Course
17 ECON 248 – Environmental and Resource Economics Elective Course
18 ECON 251 – Health Economics Elective Course
19 ECON 260 – Behavioral Economics Elective Course
20 ECON 270 – Economic History Elective Course

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Category Details
School College of Letters and Science
Academic Requirement Applicants must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Economics or a related field.
GPA 3.5/4.0
English Language Requirements IELTS - 7 | TOEFL iBT - 87
Application Fee
$155
Application URL UCLA Graduate Application Portal
Documents Required
  • Submit an online application through the UCLA Graduate Application portal
  • Include a resume or CV
  • Provide three letters of recommendation
  • Write a statement of purpose
  • Upload unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • English Proficiency
Credits 36 units

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

87 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

155

Application Fees

36

ECTS Credits


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