PhD in Economics

Boston University (United States) · Boston, MA 02215, United States

About University:

Boston University is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian, but has a historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 4,000 faculty members and nearly 34,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on three urban campuses. The main campus is situated along the Charles River in Boston's Fenway-Kenmore and Allston neighborhoods, while the Boston University Medical Campus is located in Boston's South End neighborhood. The Fenway campus houses the Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, formerly Wheelock College, which merged with BU in 2018.

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About University:

Boston University is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian, but has a historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 4,000 faculty members and nearly 34,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on three urban campuses. The main campus is situated along the Charles River in Boston's Fenway-Kenmore and Allston neighborhoods, while the Boston University Medical Campus is located in Boston's South End neighborhood. The Fenway campus houses the Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, formerly Wheelock College, which merged with BU in 2018.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

BU College of Arts & Sciences

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Economics

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 21300

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 69900

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 69900

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

7

TOEFL

100

Duolingo

130

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07 Jan, 2026

(September-2026)

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  • Degree Transcript

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    Three official letters of recommendation. Recommendations should be submitted through the online recommendation system. Photocopies and other facsimiles, such as scanned/emailed or faxed documents will not be considered official.

  • Resume

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  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

  • Test Score Report

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    1. GRE 2. TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo

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