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Get a strong foundation in economic theory and econometrics and conduct original research alongside world-renowned scholars with the PhD in Applied Economics program.
You’ll receive training in the areas of public policy, including such fields as labour economics, macro-economics, monetary economics, econometrics, natural resources, environmental and health economics.
Through this rigorous academic program and applied research experience, you’ll develop your communication and analytical skills, preparing you for a career in academia or the private sector as an economist, data analyst, policy advisor, economic consultant and many others.
Research areas and degree options
- Public Economic Policy
Program overview
Department/School: Economics
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Doctoral, Research
Length of program: 48 months
Registration option(s): Full-time
Study option(s): Thesis
Application deadlines
- February 1 (for admission in September)
Key contacts
econgadv@uwaterloo.ca (for program inquiries)
Sherri Anne Arsenault (for all other inquiries)
Admission limitations
Due to funding restrictions, the Faculty of Arts is currently limiting the number of international students we can admit. Please contact the department's Associate Chair, Graduate Studies prior to applying to discuss your interest in this program.
Supervisors
- Review the finding a supervisor resources
- No supervisor is required to apply to this program
Admission requirements
- Master's degree in Economics.
- Minimum 80%, first class average in Master of Arts (MA) Economics degree.
- A one-page statement of Academic Interest.
- A GRE score is not required but is recommended for all international students applying to the program.
Degree requirements
- Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree
- Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the department of Economics graduate students
Application materials
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
- If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
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Writing Sample
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Transcript(s)
- References
- Three academic references are required
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
- The Department of Economics does not consider international applicants whose English language proficiency scores fall below the minimum requirements
Tuition and fees
- Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program
- Review living costs and housing
- Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students