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PhD of Economics Applied Economics

University of Waterloo

  • Waterloo, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of Waterloo campus

About the program

Full-time research doctorate in Economics (Applied Economics), Run by Economics (Faculty of Arts).

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Economics (Applied Economics)
  • Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
  • Analyse questions and evidence in the field
  • Communicate findings clearly
  • Use research and inquiry approaches where included in the curriculum

Career outcomes

  • Academia
  • Private sector
  • Economist
  • Data analyst
  • Policy advisor
  • Economic consultant

Curriculum

  • 48 months full-time doctoral programme (thesis). Students take graduate courses
  • Complete a research thesis under a supervisor and defend it
  • Course lists are in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's degree (or equivalent) in a related field with a minimum average that varies by programme (commonly 75% to 80%)
  • Or direct entry from an honours bachelor's degree in some programmes; research fit with an approved supervisor and programme-specific documents.

Accepted academic background

Master's (or equivalent) degree in a related field for most PhD programs, Research fit and supervisor, Program-specific documents

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • PTE Academic 63
  • Cambridge 185
  • Institutional test EFAS 75%

Documents you’ll need

  • Postsecondary transcripts and degree certificates
  • References
  • English proficiency evidence if required
  • Program-specific supporting documents

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page for admission requirements and supervisor needs and English scores and deadlines. Create an online application account and apply at least two to four weeks before the deadline. Pay the non-refundable 150 CAD application fee per program in the applicant portal. Upload transcripts and résumé and program-specific questions and proof of English proficiency and have referees submit references.

Other costs

Tuition per year$25,230 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusWaterloo
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts
DepartmentEconomics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFull-time
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInternational full-time research graduate students may receive eligible funding packages. Waterloo offers International Doctoral Student Awards and International Masters Awards of Excellence for qualifying students. Eligibility depends on research program and enrollment conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.