PhD in Economics

About this programme

Research in our department addresses vital issues like poverty, climate change and fluctuating housing markets. Our PhD program will provide you with sound knowledge and an expanded range of theory and tools. Learn how to apply these tools to areas of policy importance. All PhD students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. Review the list of faculty members currently accepting PhD students . When you’ve found an available faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email. Providing you accurate admission requirements, application deadlines, tuition fee estimates and scholarships depends on your situation. Tell us about yourself: All applicants should allow additional time for tests such as the GRE or English language proficiency. All applicants should allow additional time for tests such as the GRE or English language proficiency. If your undergraduate degree is from a university outside of Canada or the US, you’ll need to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) . Submit your unofficial scores with your application. If your undergraduate degree is from a university outside of Canada or the US, you’ll need to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) . Submit your unofficial scores with your application. * Based on an average program length. For a per term fee breakdown view the tuition fee estimator . Estimated values determined by the tuition fee estimator shall not be binding to the University of Victoria. You can start your online application to UVic by creating a new profile or using an existing one.