PhD in Applied Economics

University of Pennsylvania (United States) · Philadelphia,PA 19014,USA

About University:

The University of Pennsylvania (Penn or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university, established as the College of Philadelphia in 1740, is one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Benjamin Franklin, Penn's founder and first president, advocated an educational program that trained leaders in commerce, government, and public service, similar to a modern liberal arts curriculum with a practical perspective. Penn is ranked as one of the top universities in the world.

Penn has four undergraduate schools as well as twelve graduate and professional schools. Schools enrolling undergraduates include the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing. Penn's "One University Policy" allows students to enroll in classes in any of Penn's twelve schools.

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About University:

The University of Pennsylvania (Penn or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university, established as the College of Philadelphia in 1740, is one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Benjamin Franklin, Penn's founder and first president, advocated an educational program that trained leaders in commerce, government, and public service, similar to a modern liberal arts curriculum with a practical perspective. Penn is ranked as one of the top universities in the world.

Penn has four undergraduate schools as well as twelve graduate and professional schools. Schools enrolling undergraduates include the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing. Penn's "One University Policy" allows students to enroll in classes in any of Penn's twelve schools.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

The Wharton School

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Applied Economics

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 34800

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 43200

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 43200

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

GRE Verbal

159

GRE Quant

169

GRE Total

332

GMAT (Old)

746

GMAT (FE)

705

TOEFL

120

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15 Dec, 2025

(August-2026)

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  • Test Score Report

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  • Essay

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