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UCSD Graduate Department and Program Information
Economics
Contact Information
| Website |
http://economics.ucsd.edu |
| Email |
econ-phdadmissions@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office |
241 Sequoyah Hall |
| Phone |
(858) 822-3502 |
| Fax |
(858) 822-5692 |
| Mailing Address |
University of California, San Diego
Dept of Economics
Sequoyah Hall, Room 241
9500 Gilman Dr, Mail Code: 0534
La Jolla, CA, 92093-0534
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Basic Admissions Information
For specific admissions requirements, contact the department using the information above.
| Admissions Term |
Fall quarter admission only. |
| GRE |
GRE general test required. |
| GRE Subject Test |
GRE subject test recommended. |
| TOEFL or IELTS Exam |
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterruped year at a university-level institution in a country where English is the official language. |
| Letters of Recommendation |
Three (3) letters of recommendation required. Accepts online letters of recommendation ONLY. |
| Statement of Purpose Requirements |
Accept only the online Statement of Purpose
2500 word limit |
| Specific Program Requirements |
The Department does not enroll students who seek a Masters degree as a terminal degree. |
Degrees and Majors
| Major |
Economics |
| Degrees |
Ph.D.* (see Specific Program Requirements above) |
| Major Code |
EN75 |
| Application Deadline |
January 7: All application materials due by this date. All supplemental materials MUST BE POSTMARKED (postmark date or sent date if carrier other than USPS) by January 7 or your file will be considered incomplete for Fall admission. |
| Notes |
Carefully evaluate your qualifications against the criteria below before paying the application fee and submitting your application.
GRE Test Minimum Scores
Verbal Score: 460
Quantitative Score: 740
Analytical Score: 4.0
Undergraduate GPA
Undergraduate GPA: 3.5 minimum on 4.0 scale. For international applicants, equivalencies will be determined.
TOEFL Exam Minimum Scores - International Applicants Only
Paper based test score: 597
Computer based test score: 247
Internet based test score: 98 Writing samples are optional. Writing samples, if submitted, must be emailed directly to the department as a PDF attachment.
For additional information and FAQ’s on admission to our Ph.D. program, please consult our admission’s webpage.
For information on program requirements, please consult our program requirements webpage.
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