PhD in Economics

University of South Florida (United States) · 4202 E. Fowler Avenue Tampa, FL 33620, USA

About University:

The University of South Florida (USF) is a public research university with its main campus located in Tampa, Florida; and other campuses in St. Petersburg and Sarasota. It is one of 12 members of the State University System of Florida. USF is home to 14 colleges, offering more than 200 undergraduate majors as well as graduate, specialist, and doctoral-level degree programs. USF is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. USF is designated by the Florida Board of Governors as one of three Preeminent State Research Universities.

Founded in 1956, USF is the fourth-largest university in Florida and 11th largest public university in the United States by enrollment, with 50,830 students from over 145 countries, all 50 states, all five U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia as of the 2020–2021 academic year.

USF's sports teams are known as the South Florida Bulls and primarily compete in the American Athletic Conference of NCAA Division I. USF's 19 varsity teams have won 157 conference championships and six national championships. Athletes representing the Bulls have won an additional 21 individual and relay national championships.

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About University:

The University of South Florida (USF) is a public research university with its main campus located in Tampa, Florida; and other campuses in St. Petersburg and Sarasota. It is one of 12 members of the State University System of Florida. USF is home to 14 colleges, offering more than 200 undergraduate majors as well as graduate, specialist, and doctoral-level degree programs. USF is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. USF is designated by the Florida Board of Governors as one of three Preeminent State Research Universities.

Founded in 1956, USF is the fourth-largest university in Florida and 11th largest public university in the United States by enrollment, with 50,830 students from over 145 countries, all 50 states, all five U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia as of the 2020–2021 academic year.

USF's sports teams are known as the South Florida Bulls and primarily compete in the American Athletic Conference of NCAA Division I. USF's 19 varsity teams have won 157 conference championships and six national championships. Athletes representing the Bulls have won an additional 21 individual and relay national championships.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

College of Arts and Sciences

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Economics

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 18000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 6200

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 12600

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

GRE Total

310

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

79

PTE

53

Duolingo

110

GRE Verbal

153

GRE Quant

157

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Intake Deadline 1

31 Jan, 2026

(August-2026)

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  • Degree Transcript

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    Copies of unofficial transcripts must be uploaded into the university’s application system.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

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    the names and contact information for three letter writers must be included.

  • Personal Statement

    University Specific

    The required personal statement can be attached to the department's application.

  • Test Score Report

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    1. TOEFL/IELTS/PTE 2. GRE

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