U-MDoctor of Philosophy in EconomicsUniversity of Michigan · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Program Overview

Degree: Ph.D.
Duration: Not published
Tuition: To be confirmed
Fields: Economics

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: To be confirmed
Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Academic statement of purpose

Must differ from the personal statement.

CV or resume

Personal statement

Rackham limit is 500 words unless the program states otherwise.

Recommendation letters x 3

Exactly three letters by the December 1 deadline. Prefer writers who can attest to capacity for a top economics Ph.D. and independent research.

Official transcript(s)

Transcripts for each bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree earned or in progress. Uploaded transcripts used for review; official copies after recommended admission. Do not upload portal screenshots.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Typical Rackham minimum scholastic average for graduate admission consideration; the department reviews the full file. An economics major is not required.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Some previous economics training is essential. Calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and probability and statistics are also essential; grades in these courses are important.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Academic IELTS. Required if prior study does not meet a Rackham English-proficiency exemption.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 84 overall; Rackham Graduate School maps the prior iBT 84 floor to the new scale. Competitive Economics PhD applicants typically have 100+ on the old iBT scale. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date.; Rackham Graduate School minimum on the Internet-Based TOEFL is 84. Competitive Economics PhD applicants typically have 100+ overall. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date.

U-MDoctor of Philosophy in EconomicsUniversity of Michigan · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Program Overview

Application Cycle

Documents Required

Published Score Requirements

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