Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] [Economics] From Brown University

Providence, Rhode IslandLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1764established year
10095enrollment
Private (Not for Profit)
6.9/10

Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] (Economics)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$68,608 /Yr


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$68608

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Health Insurance$4780
Books and supply$1080

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$68612

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Jan 1, 2025
  • The work in the program is demanding and the standards of performance are high. The department's reputation for providing superb training has enabled its graduates to compile an excellent placement record, including major research universities, prestigious liberal arts colleges, government and international agencies, and private industrial, consulting, and research firms.
  • The department faculty includes the editors of the Journal of Economic Growth,  the Journal of Political Economy, the  Journal of Development Economics, the American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, the Journal of Urban Economics, and the Journal of Human Resources, among others; several fellows of the Econometric Society; several Sloan fellows; a Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association;  and numerous associates and fellows of the National Bureau of Economic Research and the Center for Economic Policy Research.
  • The atmosphere in the department is highly collegial, and interaction among faculty members and graduate students is easy and extensive. The department hosts four weekly seminars (Economic Theory, Macroeconomics, Applied Microeconomics, and Econometrics), as well as parallel lunches and breakfasts for graduate student work in progress. 

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements:

  • Applicants must hold a bachelors degree or Masters degree from an accredited university
  • Submit official transcripts of your previous education with attestation
  • Official transcripts should contain English translation if not originally in English
  • Submit a personal statement highlighting the reason to pursue research
  • Submit three letters of recommendation from qualified professionals who can testify about the success of the applicant in the program
  • Submit GRE scores 
  • Applicant must present a dissertation on a topic related to his/her area of specialization
  • Submit English Language Proficiency test scores

English Language Requirements:

  • TOEFL: minimum score of 100 in iBT; minimum score of 600 in PBT
  • IELTS: minimum score of 8.0
  • Duolingo: minimum score of 130

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of PurposeThis statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
  • Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Economics 44 out of 700 in Global Ranking
( #18 out of 113 in USA 2025)

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Economics 15 out of 147 in Global Ranking
( #8 out of 141 in USA 2025)

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