PhD in Economics

CU Boulder Welcomes Your Application for Graduate Education As one of the premier research universities in the United States and the world, we value our international students' contribution to our dynamic, innovative, collaborative research environment. We believe you will find we have much to offer in return. Your application to conduct your graduate studies at CU Boulder will be considered after all application materials have been received. Please allow plenty of time to complete this process prior to the application deadlines. These deadlines are when all materials, including your letters of reference, should be received. Please note all deadlines are 10:00pm MST (midnight EST). We recommend beginning the application process early and allowing plenty of time to complete the process. Graduate Application Minimum Admissions Requirements The Graduate School at CU Boulder has established minimum standards for admission. Qualified students may be recommended for admission to regular degree status by approved programs of the Graduate School provided they meet the following criteria. Individual graduate departments may have additional or more restrictive standards by which they evaluate graduate applicants. Be sure to visit the admissions pages of the programs that you are interested in for a full list of program specific application requirements. Applicants must: Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or have done work equivalent to that required for such a degree. Show promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research, as judged by the student’s scholastic record. Have adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field. Have at least a 2.75 (2.00=C) undergraduate grade point average. Applicants to programs in the College of Engineering and Applied Science must have a 3.00 (3.00=B) undergraduate grade point average. Note: applicants who cannot meet this undergraduate standard may still secure regular admission if they have completed 9 semester hours of relevant graduate course work with at least a 3.25 grade point average. Additional Requirements English Proficiency Requirements The country-specific requirements are currently getting reworked. Please check back soon for more information. Required Application Materials While you may complete your online application in multiple sessions, we recommend that you gather as much of these materials as possible prior to beginning your application. Personal Statement Prepare your "Personal Statement" as a .doc or .pdf file, and upload it with your application. Questions may vary by department and are available within the application. Basic Information The application asks for such basic information as: Your full legal name, as it appears on your birth certificate or passport Home address and contact information Visa Information Post-secondary education Applicable honors, awards, and affiliations Resume Other pertinent background information Unofficial Transcripts For review and decision purposes you are required to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript(s) in the application.

Each program requires letters of recommendation but vary in the number. Review the prospective students page of the program to which you are applying to find the required number. You will be asked to supply the names of your recommenders as well as their email addresses within the application.

Prepare your "Personal Statement" as a .doc or .pdf file, and upload it with your application. Questions may vary by department and are available within the application.

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