PhD in Economics

University at Buffalo SUNY (United States) · 12 Capen Hall, Buffalo, New York 14260-1660

About University:

The State University of New York at Buffalo commonly referred to as the University at Buffalo (UB) or SUNY Buffalo, is a public research university with campuses in Buffalo and Amherst, New York, United States. The university was founded in 1846 as a private medical college and merged with the State University of New York system in 1962. It is one of four university centers in the system, in addition to Albany, Binghamton, and Stony Brook. As of fall 2020, the university enrolls 32,347 students in 13 colleges, making it the largest public university in the state of New York.

Since its founding by a group that included future United States President Millard Fillmore, the university has evolved from a small medical school to a large research university. Today, in addition to the College of Arts and Sciences, the university houses the largest state-operated medical school, dental school, education school, business school, engineering school, and pharmacy school, and is also home to SUNY's only law school.UB has the largest enrollment, largest endowment, and most research funding among the universities in the SUNY system. The university offers bachelor's degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 205 master's degrees, 84 doctoral degrees, and 10 professional degrees.

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About University:

The State University of New York at Buffalo commonly referred to as the University at Buffalo (UB) or SUNY Buffalo, is a public research university with campuses in Buffalo and Amherst, New York, United States. The university was founded in 1846 as a private medical college and merged with the State University of New York system in 1962. It is one of four university centers in the system, in addition to Albany, Binghamton, and Stony Brook. As of fall 2020, the university enrolls 32,347 students in 13 colleges, making it the largest public university in the state of New York.

Since its founding by a group that included future United States President Millard Fillmore, the university has evolved from a small medical school to a large research university. Today, in addition to the College of Arts and Sciences, the university houses the largest state-operated medical school, dental school, education school, business school, engineering school, and pharmacy school, and is also home to SUNY's only law school.UB has the largest enrollment, largest endowment, and most research funding among the universities in the SUNY system. The university offers bachelor's degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 205 master's degrees, 84 doctoral degrees, and 10 professional degrees.

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Program Details:

Program Website

Basic Info

Institute

College of Arts and Sciences

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Economics

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 20000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 14500

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 28200

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

79

IELTS

6.5

Duolingo

120

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Feb, 2026

(August-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

01 Mar, 2026

(August-2026)

01 May, 2026

(August-2026)

15 Aug, 2026

(August-2026)

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Document Required:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Common Document

    PhD applicants should upload a current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    Applicants must hold at least a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from an accredited college or university, or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, but do not need to hold a master’s degree.

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    All applicants must upload an unofficial or official transcript or academic record for each institution

  • Financials (proof of income)

    Common Document

    Bank statement: To apply for your student visa, you will need to provide bank statements demonstrating your family's ability to pay your first year’s tuition, fees, health insurance and cost of living allowance.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    The online form will ask PhD applicants to submit names of their recommenders, who will then be prompted to submit recommendations through the online system.

  • Passport

    Common Document

    Passport biographical page. Scan a copy of the page from your passport that includes your name, citizenship, date of birth and picture.

  • Personal Statement

    University Specific

    PhD applicants should upload a Personal Statement detailing why they wish to pursue Economics study at UB

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    1. TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo 2. GRE

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