MA in Economics

Ohio University (United States) · 1 Ohio University Athens OH 45701

About University:

Ohio University is a public research university in Athens, Ohio. The first university chartered by an Act of Congress and the first to be chartered in Ohio, it was chartered in 1787 by the Congress of the Confederation and subsequently approved for the territory in 1802 and state in 1804, opening for students in 1809. Ohio University is the oldest university in Ohio and among the oldest public universities in the United States. As of fall 2020, the university's total enrollment at Athens was slightly more than 18,000, while the all-campus enrollment was just over 28,000.

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About University:

Ohio University is a public research university in Athens, Ohio. The first university chartered by an Act of Congress and the first to be chartered in Ohio, it was chartered in 1787 by the Congress of the Confederation and subsequently approved for the territory in 1802 and state in 1804, opening for students in 1809. Ohio University is the oldest university in Ohio and among the oldest public universities in the United States. As of fall 2020, the university's total enrollment at Athens was slightly more than 18,000, while the all-campus enrollment was just over 28,000.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

College of Arts and Sciences

Degree

MA

Duration

1 year

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Economics

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 22300

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 21000

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 38800

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

80

IELTS

6.5

Undergrad GPA

3

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Intake Deadline 1

15 Feb, 2026

(August-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

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    U.S. bachelor's equivalent degree from an accredited degree granting institution.

  • Degree Transcript

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    Official copies of all transcripts and graduation diploma and bachelor's degree certificate are required in English. These documents should be issued by the degree granting university. For international students, the transcripts should be in English and the local language, i.e. Mandarin.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Three letters of recommendation.

  • Personal Statement

    University Specific

    State your education background, career objectives, and why you have chosen to pursue a master's degree in applied economics.

  • Resume

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    Current Resume

  • Test Score Report

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    IELTS/TOEFL

  • Credential Evaluation

    Common Document

    Ohio University accepts international credential evaluations from applicants who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States. Credential evaluations must be completed by an evaluation company that is a member of NACES. Credential evaluations must include a course-by-course report and an assessment of the U.S. equivalency of the academic credit. Evaluations and verified copies of the academic documents used in the assessment must be sent by the evaluation service directly to the Ohio University Graduate College. This evaluation is considered an official transcript.

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