Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Economics] From University of California

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Economics)

STEM Course

5 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Economics

₹4.7 L/Yr

$5,721 /Yr

The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at the University of California is a 5 years program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
The PhD program at Berkeley is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in Economics.
In advancing to the PhD degree, students pass through two major stages:
- Preparation for candidacy typically takes two to three years.
- Completion of a dissertation after advancing to candidacy typically takes one to two years.
The program typically takes 5 - 6 years with a rare number of students finishing in 4 years or less.
Students get the opportunity to study with the faculty who have won many prestigious awards.
University offers competitive fellowship packages that are based on merit and academic achievement for both domestic and international applicants.
Berkeley Economics faculty and students have done ground-breaking work in economic theory, econometrics, macroeconomics, and all major fields of applied research, and have served as policymakers at the highest levels, both in the U.S. and abroad.
The department is well-known for the excellence of its teaching and advising, with a strong reputation for producing innovative Ph.D. graduates.
University of California, Berkeley ranks 3^rd among all U.S. Economics departments according to U.S. News and World Report.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹474214 (USD 5721)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹1455880 (USD 17564)
Food	₹670912 (USD 8094)
Health Insurance	₹252317 (USD 3044)
Compulsory Fees	₹46750 (USD 564)
International differential fee	₹625902 (USD 7551)
Miscellaneous expenses	₹57940 (USD 699)
Total Cost	₹3109701 (USD 37516)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a master's degree from an accredited institution.
A GPA of 3.0 (B+ grade) on a 4.0 scale in the graduate school’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.
Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.
The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Personal History Statement: It describe how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The career after graduation are:

Economist
Financial risk analyst
Data analyst
Financial planner
Accountant
Economic researcher

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Fulbright-Nehru Masters Fellowships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 20.7 L/Yr$25,000	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Debesh Kamal Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1.1 L/Yr$1,385	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Hani Zeini Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details