These materials are required for application to the Ph.D. program:
The economics admissions committee considers all aspects of your application. This includes the statement of intent, curriculum vitae, GPA, GRE scores, course of study, and letters of recommendation.
We encourage students from diverse backgrounds (including diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, and physical abilities) to apply.
For these students, application fee waivers can be requested and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please send all requests to the Graduate Studies Coordinator, Anna Poltrack (apoltrac@nd.edu).
Dates based on previous years
The Department fully funds Ph.D. students who remain in good academic standing for five years. This means the following is covered:
We also provide:
There are also additional resources and support opportunities available to you as a graduate student.
Students are automatically considered for financial aid unless they indicate that they have other support. Decisions are based primarily on academic merit. Doctoral students in good academic standing can expect to receive full-tuition scholarships and multi-year assistantships or fellowships with yearly stipends. Students with assistantships will be required to perform teaching and/or research-related duties for the department.
See the Graduate School's website for complete information about financial aid options.
Your undergraduate major doesn't need to have been in economics. The admissions committee looks for academic rigor in your undergraduate curriculum, evidence that you have challenged yourself, and some exposure to research.
Modern economics is analytical and quantitative, so you must have a strong mathematical background. You should have documented experience with:
It may also be helpful if you have taken:
If you have questions:
