PhD in Economics

University of Southern California (USC) (United States) · Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA

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Institute

Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Economics

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 24000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 61000

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 61000

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

GRE Verbal

150

GRE Quant

160

GRE Total

310

TOEFL

100

IELTS

PTE

Undergrad GPA

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Dec, 2025

(August-2026)

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Document Required:

Degree Transcript

Common Document

Submit transcripts from all colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions you have previously attended.

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

University Specific

Submit 3 letters from professors or supervisors who can speak on your potential for graduate training and professional contributions to economics. The Department likes to see at least 2 letters from academic references. All letters should be submitted via the online application system.

Resume

Common Document

This should include an applicant’s educational history, all relevant work and research experience, awards and honors, any publications, and conference presentations.

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

University Specific

The statement should explain your personal interest in economics. It should be no more than 2–3 pages, double-spaced.

Test Score Report

Common Document

1. TOEFL/IELTS/PTE 2. GRE

Financials (proof of income)

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The tuition fees for the PhD in Economics at the University of Southern California are $61,000 for both domestic and international students.
The next available intake for the PhD in Economics at the University of Southern California is in August 2026.
To apply for the PhD in Economics at the University of Southern California, you need to submit a Degree Transcript, Letter of Recommendation (LOR), Test Score Report, Resume, Statement of Purpose (SOP), and proof of financials.
For the PhD in Economics at the University of Southern California, the English proficiency requirements are a TOEFL score of 100 or higher, an IELTS score of 7 or higher, or a PTE score of 68 or higher.
The GRE requirements for the PhD in Economics at the University of Southern California are a median Verbal score of 150, a median Quant score of 160, and a median Total score of 310. The median undergraduate GPA requirement is 3.

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