Master of Arts [M.A] (International and Development Economics)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
Joint Program & On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #10 out of 601 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$50,900 /Yr
Important Alert
- Application Deadline For 2026 Intake - Jan 2, 2026
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $50900 |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing and Food | $30156 |
Transportation | $2952 |
Important Dates
Kindly note that the deadlines for 2026 intake are tentative and are yet to confirmed
Event | Application Date |
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Application Decision Date For Fall 2026 Intak | |
Enrolment Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake | |
Application Deadline For 2026 Intake | Jan 2, 2026 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Category | Details |
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School | Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences |
Academic Requirements | Applicants should have a strong foundation in economics and quantitative methods. A bachelor's degree with minimum GPA of 3.5 in economics or a related field is typically expected. |
Application Link | IDE Program Application |
Application Fee | $105 |
English Language Proficiency | TOEFL iBT: 100 or IELTS Academic: 7.0 |
Documents Required | - Online application form - Application fee - Academic transcripts - Three letters of recommendation - Personal statement - Resume/CV - English language proficiency scores |
Work Experience | Not required, but relevant experience may strengthen the application. |
Standardized Tests | GRE scores are required. |
Number of Credits Required | Completion of eight graduate-level courses, including five core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, development econometrics, and development economics, plus three electives. |
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Arts 10 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #7 out of 139 in USA 2025)

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( #4 out of 85 in USA 2025)
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