PhD in Economics

University of Cambridge (United Kingdom) · The Old Schools, Trinity Ln, Cambridge CB2 1TN, United Kingdom

About University:

The University of Cambridge is a collegiate research university in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Founded in 1209 and granted a royal charter by Henry III in 1231, Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's fourth-oldest surviving university. The university grew out of an association of scholars who left the University of Oxford after a dispute with the townspeople. The two English ancient universities share many common features and are often jointly referred to as Oxbridge. Cambridge is ranked among the most prestigious universities in the world.

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About University:

The University of Cambridge is a collegiate research university in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Founded in 1209 and granted a royal charter by Henry III in 1231, Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's fourth-oldest surviving university. The university grew out of an association of scholars who left the University of Oxford after a dispute with the townspeople. The two English ancient universities share many common features and are often jointly referred to as Oxbridge. Cambridge is ranked among the most prestigious universities in the world.

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Program Details:

Program Website

Basic Info

Institute

School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Degree

PhD

Duration

4 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Economics

Expense

Living Expenses

GBP 19000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

GBP 10400

Tuition Fee (International)

GBP 31300

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

7.5

TOEFL

110

GRE Quant

165

GRE Total

169

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Intake Deadline 1

16 Oct, 2026

(September-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

03 Dec, 2026

(September-2026)

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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Common Document

    CV/Resume

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Full or interim official transcripts. If these are in a language other than English, a formal certified translation into English is required. Applicants who took part in Exchange Programmes MUST provide the grades achieved either by uploading the separate Transcript or ensuring that all grades are included in the main one. Applicants from North America should include with their application a GPA relating specifically to Economics and quantitative courses taken, in addition to the overall GPA.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Two academic references You should use referees who are familiar with your academic background and achievements. They should be able to place you relative to your peer group and also offer an assessment of your suitability for a PhD degree.

  • Personal Insight Questions

    University Specific

    Career goals (up to 1000 characters) to be written on the Applicant Portal.

  • Research Experience

    Common Document

    Reasons for applying (up to 5000 characters) to be written on the Applicant Portal.

  • Research Summary

    University Specific

    Project title and Research summary (up to 2500 characters) to be written on the Applicant Portal.

  • Statement of Intent

    University Specific

    Statement of proposed research.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    1) IELTS/TOEFL 2) GRE

  • Scholarship Award Letter

    University Specific

    Scholarship award letter (if applicable). This is not a requirement if financial support is yet to be confirmed.

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