PhD in Economics

University of Pittsburgh (United States) · University of Pittsburgh 4200 Fifth Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15260

About University:

The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a state-related public research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The university is composed of 17 undergraduate and graduate schools and colleges at its urban Pittsburgh campus, home to the university's central administration and 28,391 undergraduate and graduate students. The 132-acre Pittsburgh campus includes various historic buildings that are part of the Schenley Farms Historic District, most notably its 42-story Gothic revival centerpiece, the Cathedral of Learning. Pitt is a member of the Association of American Universities, a selective group of major research universities in North America, and is classified as an R1 University, meaning that it engages in a very high level of research activity. Pitt was the third-largest recipient of federally sponsored health research funding among U.S. universities in 2018 and it is a major recipient of research funding from the National Institutes of Health. According to the National Science Foundation, Pitt spent $1.0 billion on research and development in 2018, ranking it 14th in the nation. It is the second-largest non-government employer in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The university also operates four undergraduate branch campuses in Western Pennsylvania, located in Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown, and Titusville.

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About University:

The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a state-related public research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The university is composed of 17 undergraduate and graduate schools and colleges at its urban Pittsburgh campus, home to the university's central administration and 28,391 undergraduate and graduate students. The 132-acre Pittsburgh campus includes various historic buildings that are part of the Schenley Farms Historic District, most notably its 42-story Gothic revival centerpiece, the Cathedral of Learning. Pitt is a member of the Association of American Universities, a selective group of major research universities in North America, and is classified as an R1 University, meaning that it engages in a very high level of research activity. Pitt was the third-largest recipient of federally sponsored health research funding among U.S. universities in 2018 and it is a major recipient of research funding from the National Institutes of Health. According to the National Science Foundation, Pitt spent $1.0 billion on research and development in 2018, ranking it 14th in the nation. It is the second-largest non-government employer in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The university also operates four undergraduate branch campuses in Western Pennsylvania, located in Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown, and Titusville.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Economics

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 19400

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 45600

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 45600

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

90

IELTS

7

Duolingo

120

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Intake Deadline 1

15 Jan, 2026

(August-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Transcripts from all undergraduate or graduate programs attended, showing grades earned, degree conferred, and the date when the degree was conferred. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with the online application

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Three letters of recommendation, which must be submitted on-line. Letters should be written on letterhead stationery and signed by the recommender.

  • Personal Statement

    University Specific

    A career statement of 500 words or less that addresses your intellectual and professional goals and answers the following questions: (1) What aspects of the economics discipline do you find most interesting and stimulating? Why? (2) What are your ultimate professional goals and aspirations? (3) Describe your own personal traits and life experiences that, in your opinion, will be most helpful for your success in the PhD program in Economics. (4) What difficulties, material or otherwise, did you have to overcome to pursue your interests in Economics? (5) Did you have an opportunity to engage in research in economics during your prior studies or career? If not, please explain the reasons

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    1) GRE 2) TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo

  • Writing Sample

    University Specific

    If you have prior experience in research in economics please provide a writing sample. Examples of writing samples are: undergraduate/masters thesis; papers written in fulfillment of undergraduate/masters classes; empirical or analytical documents written while working (if they can be shared); any other written document that illustrates your competency in economic analysis, either theoretical or empirical. There is no word limit on the writing sample.

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