UW–Master of Science in Economics (Graduate Foundations)University of Wisconsin–Madison · Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

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

Statement of purpose

Scholarship applicants may attach proof of family income with the statement.

CV or resume

English-language resume/CV.

Math preparation form

Required math preparation PDF.

Recommendation letters x 2

Unofficial transcript(s)

From universities or colleges attended.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Graduate School minimum of 3.00 on the last 60 semester hours, or a master's with cumulative GPA 3.00.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Multivariate calculus, elementary probability, and regression analysis.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Graduate School minimum. Lower scores may be admissible with program approval and an ESLAT on arrival.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall | Old scale: 92 overall; Graduate School minimum. Lower scores may be admissible with program approval and an ESLAT on arrival. Old scale before 21 Jan 2026; new scale on/after that date.
GRE: Optional; GRE is not required; scores may be sent if desired.

Historical admission data is not published.