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Thank you for visiting the Department of Economics job market website.

Our 2023-24 placement director is Associate Professor Kaspar Wuthrich ( [email protected] ) .  Professor Wuthrich is the primary contact for prospective employers who have questions about a candidate's vitae, experience or research fields. Employers may also contact the students and their advisors directly. Each candidate's personal website contains contact information, vitae, and research and teaching materials. Should you need any further assistance or information, please feel free to contact our placement assistants at [email protected] . 

2023-24 Candidates:

Vivian Aluoch

Advisor(s): Paul Niehaus

Field of Research: Development Economics and Labor Economics

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Advisor(s): Katherine Meckel

Field of Research: Health Economics and Public Economics; Labor Economics

Evgenii Baranov

Advisor(s): Joel Sobel

Field of Research: Microeconomic Theory ; Behavioral Economics, Experimental Economics

Amanda Bonheur

Advisor(s): Isabel Trevino ; Gordon Dahl

Field of Research: Behavioral Economics and Labor Economics; Applied Microeconomics

Edoardo Briganti

Advisor(s): Valerie Ramey

Field of Research: Macroeconomics and Fiscal Policy; Monetary Policy

Junyuan Chen

Field of Research: Macroeconomics; International Trade

Tjeerd de Vries

Advisor(s): Allan Timmermann ; Alexis Toda

Field of Research: Finance; Econometrics

Danil Dmitriev

Advisor(s): Renee Bowen

Field of Research: Microeconomic Theory; Political Economy

Tanner Eastmond

Advisor(s): Gordon Dahl; Itzik Fadlon

Field of Research: Labor Economics; Public Economics

Stefan Faridani

Advisor(s): Graham Elliott

Field of Research: Econometrics; Development

Carlos Goes

Advisor(s): Marc Muendler

Field of Research: International Trade and Macroeconomics

Zachary Hall

Advisor(s): Jeffrey Clemens; Itzik Fadlon

Field of Research: Applied Microeconomics; Behavioral Economics

Jinhyeon Han

Advisor(s): Gordon Dahl

Field of Research: Labor and Innovation Economics

Advisor(s): Charles Sprenger; Emanuel Vespa

Field of Research: Behavioral and Experimental Economics; Microeconomic Theory

Xiameng Hua

Advisor(s): Joel Watson

Field of Research: Relational Contract; Entrepreneurial Finance, Microeconomic Theory

Advisor(s): Prashant Bharadwaj; Tom Vogl

Field of Research: Development Economics; Labor Economics

Beata Luczywek

Advisor(s): Prashant Bharadwaj

Field of Research: Labor Economics; Public Economics, Applied Microeconomics

Diana Martinez

Advisor(s): Craig McIntosh; Prashant Bharadwaj

Advisor(s): Julian Betts

Field of Research: Economics of Education, Labor Economics, Applied Microeconomics; Behavioral Economics

Sabareesh Ramachandran

Advisor(s): Karthik Muralidharan; Paul Niehaus

Field of Research: Development Economics; Public Economics

Advisor(s): Johannes Wieland

Field of Research: Macro Finance; Development Economics, Climate

Rebecca Royer

Advisor(s):  James Andreoni; Gordon Dahl

Field of Research: Behavioral and Experimental Economics; Labor Economics

Advisor(s): James Hamilton

Field of Research: Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics; Banking and Finance

Advisor(s): Joshua Graff Zivin

Field of Research: Environmental Economics, Development Economics, and Applied Microeconomics

Advisor(s): Mark Jacobsen

Field of Research: Environmental Economics and Public Economics

Adrian Wolanski

Advisor(s): Isabel Trevino

Field of Research: Experimental Economics; Behavioral Economics, Microeconomic Theory, Decision Theory

Field of Research: Econometrics of high-dimensional data; Macroeconomic forecasting

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The program of study is designed to train for research careers as faculty in public policy programs, public health programs, and other academic programs, and for non-academic research careers in think tanks, private consulting, government, or the not-for-profit sector.

At Cornell University, economists are trained in many departments, schools and colleges, and as a part of multiple graduate fields. All Cornell Ph.D. graduates with training in economics are listed here. 

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Werner Antweiler, PhD

Associate professor.

International trade & finance, environmental economics, environmental policy, climate change economics, energy systems, electricity economics, renewable energy sources, urban mobility, road safety, automobile insurance, electric mobility, gasoline prices, daylight saving time, electoral system reform

Dr. Aslam Anis, PhD, FCAHS

Professor and director pro tem, school of population and public health, director, centre for health evaluation and outcome sciences (chéos), national director, cihr canadian hiv trials network (ctn).

Health economics, pharmacoeconomics, pharmaceutical pricing & policy, population and public health, productivity measurement, HIV/AIDS, marginalized populations, addiction, rheumatoid arthritis, pharmacare,

James Brander, PhD

Asia pacific professor in international business and public policy.

International trade, government, economic policy, budgets, international and environmental economics

David Edgington, PhD

Japanese economy, Japan-Canada trade and investment links, Pacific Rim trade and investment patterns, Japanese cities and regions, multiculturalism and local government in Vancouver, Australia

John Helliwell, DPhil

Professor emeritus.

The science of happiness, including its policy applications

Thomas Lemieux, PhD

Labour market issues

Hugh Neary, PhD

Professor and associate director.

Economic systems, economy

Masao Nakamura, PhD

Economy, business

W. Craig Riddell

Labour economics (wages, employment, unemployment), labour relations (unionization, collective bargaining), social policy: education, training, income support programs (unemployment insurance, welfare)

Hadi Dowlatabadi

Energy technologies and policy, climate change mitigation, adaptation and policy, complex systems, sustainable development, global warming, greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases

Harry Nelson, PhD

Forest economics, forest policy

Paul Kershaw, PhD

Child care, parental leave, work-life balance, social policy, social care, social citizenship, responsibilities and rights, gender and politics, income assistance, child benefit package, social inclusion, neighbourhood effects on child development, Canadian federalism

Larry Lynd, BSP, PhD

Director, collaboration of outcomes research and evaluation (core).

Health economics, orphan drugs, pharmaceutical policy, respiratory medicine, epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, rare diseases

Anming Zhang

Transport economics and policy, air cargo logistics

Don Wehrung

Risk, entrepreneurship

Kevin Leyton-Brown

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, game theory, auction theory, market design, behavioral economics, electronic commerce, algorithms, discrete optimization

Michael Devereux

Professor & school director.

Economics, macro and monetary economics, economic policy, monetary and fiscal policy, deficits, exchange rates, capital flows, financial crises

Kenneth Carlaw

Economic growth, Technological change, Productivity, Economic development, Measurement, Economic growth policy, Innovation/technology policy

Jamie Peck, PhD

Canada research chair in urban and regional political economy, professor of geography.

Creative cities, urban policy, labour market and welfare programs, temporary employment, outsourcing

Florian Hoffmann, PhD

Assistant professor.

Labour economics, macro economics, income inequality, education, mobility

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Thank you for your interest in our PhD program.  (Please note: UVa does not offer a terminal M.A. degree in economics. The AEA provides a  list of U.S. programs in economics for those seeking a master's degree.)

The Economics Department is one of over 30 programs within the  Graduate School of Arts and Sciences . The Ph.D. program in Economics provides training for careers in both teaching and research by emphasizing theory, quantitative methods, and early involvement in research.

The success of the program is reflected in our graduates'  job placements , which include highly ranked universities, such as Chicago, Columbia, UCLA, Cornell, Penn State, as well as excellent undergraduate institutions, such as Carleton and Brandeis. In a recent survey, UVA ranked fourteenth among graduate programs in academic placement. Many students also find summer or permanent employment in the nearby Washington area, e.g., at the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Congressional Budget Office.

About twenty students enter our program each year. At any given time there are approximately 80-90 students in residence. Classes are small and students are able to work closely with faculty. Graduate students are provided with two computer labs, both equipped with up-to-date PCs and a wide selection of software.

In addition to taking the core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, doctoral students choose two fields of specialization from: Industrial Organization, International Economics, Macroeconomics, Public Economics, Econometrics, Theory, Development, and Labor. Virtually all graded courses can be completed by the end of the second year, so that students can begin dissertation research at an early stage (in the summer after the second year).

During the third and fourth years, students are active in one or more of the regularly scheduled workshops: Theory, Applied Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Public Economics, Econometrics, Development, and International Economics.

Applications and all credentials must be submitted through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences'  online application . The non-refundable application fee must be paid online via credit card. If you are eligible for an application fee waiver, please contact the Graduate School when you are ready to apply. The School's Dean of Admissions may waive the fee to members of certain  organizations . However, you should contact me directly if you think that your application may arrive later than the January 15th deadline.

All students who are admitted are offered the same aid package. Financial need will not affect your chances for admission.

Financial assistance to students admitted for Fall 2020 includes $30,000 per year ($24,000 during the academic year, and $6,000 during the summer), along with full tuition remission, and health insurance coverage. The offer is guaranteed for 5 years, conditional on maintaining good standing in the program. Full details are available in the  Financial Aid  section of our admission instructions.

In addition, the Graduate School administers a competitive fellowship program to support a sixth year of study for doctoral students who are poised to complete distinguished dissertations and enter the job market. In 2016-17, twenty-five such fellowships will be offered, and the Graduate School plans to increase this number significantly in the coming years.

Your application and all supporting documents should reach the Graduate Admissions Office by January 15. (We admit students only for the fall semester.) Please note that you will need to present scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), but the advanced test in economics is not required. Complete details on our admission requirements are provided in the  Admission  section of this web site. If your question is not answered in the following pages, please e-mail Kristina Johnson , the Graduate Program Coordinator.

James Harrigan , Director of Graduate Studies

Economics MRes + MPhil/PhD

London, Bloomsbury

UCL Economics is a world-class academic department with a commitment to research excellence. The Economics MRes and MPhil/PhD programmes attract, educate and develop students of the highest academic calibre. Our graduates are employed by the world's foremost academic, international and governmental institutions.

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Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Economics or closely related subject with distinction-level performance. Applicants must demonstrate that they are qualified to proceed to research work. The GRE General Test is a required part of the application, except for applicants with an Economics MSc from UCL or those currently enrolled on the UCL Economics MSc programme.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

The MRes programme is designed to train and prepare you to conduct research in pursuit of a PhD degree. In joining this programme, you are embarking on a career as a research-focused academic. 

Who this course is for

The programme is suitable for applicants with a master’s degree in economics or related subject who wish to undertake independent research.

What this course will give you

UCL Economics has an outstanding international reputation in key areas of current research. The research excellence demonstrated in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) result is matched by the department's provision of a stimulating, intellectual and supportive research environment.

The department will provide all new MRes students with the opportunity to attend a Maths Camp course to help you prepare for the programme.

Our doctoral students often take up visiting research posts in leading economics departments worldwide, participate in the European Network for Training in Economic Research (ENTER) exchange programme and gain valuable teaching experience as departmental teaching assistants.  

The foundation of your career

In recent years, our PhD students have been appointed to posts in leading universities and research centres including University of Oxford, Princeton University, Stanford University, UCLA, University of Chicago, Carlos III University of Madrid, Pompeu Fabra University, Stockholm University and Sogang University. Graduate destinations also include policy institutions including the Bank of England, EBRD, IFS, McKinsey, RAND Corporation and the World Bank.

Employability

The community of postgraduate and academic economists is well connected and close. Many of our PhD students continue to work with their supervisors and academic faculty on collaborative research projects and visit the department for research meetings and events.

UCL Economics has several active research seminar series in which leading scholars from around the world present their research. Our graduate students attend and participate in seminars, workshops and conferences in the department and interdisciplinary research centres across UCL, providing opportunities to network with leading academics across a variety of research fields. We encourage PhD students to visit and study at prominent research institutions on a temporary basis (for up to one year) to experience different research environments and form new research partnerships. UCL Economics has several active research seminar series in which leading scholars from around the world present their research. Our graduate students attend and participate in seminars, workshops and conferences in the department and interdisciplinary research centres across UCL, providing opportunities to network with leading academics across a variety of research fields. We encourage PhD students to visit and study at prominent research institutions on a temporary basis (for up to one year) to experience different research environments and form new research partnerships.

Teaching and learning

Through Terms 1 and 2, the main teaching methods are conventional lectures and classes in Macro, Micro theory, Econometrics and Real Analysis.

The dissertation encourages students to consider the topic they plan to write a PhD thesis on by surveying the literature and forming a research plan.

Students benefit by being taught by faculty staff actively researching in the areas they will write a thesis on.  

Term 1 modules are assessed by the submission of coursework for microeconomics and mid-term written examinations for Real Analysis, Macroeconomics and Econometrics.

Term 2 modules are assessed by written examinations.

Term 3 is assessed by the dissertation.

Module Credits 15 UCL credits = 7.5 ECTS and 150 learning hours

Research areas and structure

UCL Economics is host to, and affiliated with, numerous research centres conducting cutting-edge research of national and international importance. These include:

• Centre for Research and Analysis on Migration (CReAM)
• Centre for Finance (CfF )
• Centre for Macroeconomics (CfM)
• The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)
• Centre for Microdata, Methods and Practice (Cemmap, Institute for Fiscal Studies)
• Centre for Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy (CPP, Institute for Fiscal Studies)
• Centre for the Evaluation of Development Policies (EDePo, Institute for Fiscal Studies)
• New Opportunities for Research Funding Agency Co-operation in Europe (NORFACE)

Research environment

The Department of Economics placed #1 for research environment and outputs in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) and ranked #3 overall. UCL Economics was first for 4* world-leading research outputs and research environments, with scores of 72% and 100% respectively. The doctoral programme at UCL aims to teach economists to conduct research of high academic merit and make original contributions to the subject. The department has a lively and active research environment, with a strong emphasis on team research, based around a number of major research groups and centres. With close ties to several research centres, students are surrounded by some of the best researchers in their field.

The MRes programme is one year of full-time study.

The MRes programme will provide you with training in research methods in Real Analysis and Probability, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics.

You will be required to write a dissertation. The dissertation is an individual research project, supervised by a faculty member, to assess your self-reliance and capacity for independent research in preparation for the subsequent MPhil/PhD years.

The subsequent years (for students who are admitted to the MPhil/PhD programme) will focus on the skills you will need to conduct your own research projects and present research findings to specialised audiences. Teaching skills will also be developed.

MPhil/PhD The MPhil/PhD programme is normally three years of full time study; however, students typically take four years to complete it.

MPhil Year One: On successful completion of the MRes year, you will start working on your thesis and undertaking research as an MPhil student. You will continue taking advanced training and methodology courses.

You can find a list of field courses here.

At the end of this year, you will present your research at an Upgrade Seminar and a panel of faculty members will determine your progression to PhD status.

PhD Year Two: You will continue to work on your research and thesis. 

PhD Year Three: You will work on your Econ Job Market paper. By the end of this year, you will be expected to take up Completing Research Status (CRS).  

Students wishing to study the MRes programme on a part-time basis will be required to register for two core modules in the first year, one of which must be the Real Analysis module. In your second year, you will complete the remaining compulsory modules and write your dissertation.

Several of our PhD students undertaking research in applied fields have successfully applied for funds to conduct their own fieldwork, while many others have done so through collaborations and research assistance work with their supervisors.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk . Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing team .

Fees and funding

Fees for this course.

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees .

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this programme.

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .

Funding your studies

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website .

UCL Research Opportunity Scholarship (ROS)

Deadline: 12 January 2024 Value: UK rate fees, a maintenance stipend, conference costs and professional development package (3 years) Criteria Based on both academic merit and financial need Eligibility: UK

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Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Join the academic community of one of the world’s leading mining schools. We are one of a few mining schools in Canada with facilities and expertise in Mining, Mineral Processing, Rock Mechanics, Social License, Mine Economics and Environmental Sustainability. Enroll in a Master of Engineering degree at a top ranked university and in one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in the world.

Our cohort-based, professional degree is a course-based masters which allows one to specialize in one of the following areas:

• Mining Geotechnics,
• Mineral Processing,
• Mine Economics,
• Mine Waste Management
• Mining Sustainability and the Environment.

The program attracts mining professionals from all corners of the world and creates a diverse network of mining expertise. Students benefit from the academic content as well as the international professional experience each student brings to the program.  Students also have the opportunity to enhance their experience with an 4-8 month paid work term.

Take advantage of our institute’s strong sense of community and close industrial support.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

What makes the program unique?

Specially Tailored Orientation Program

Students have a specially tailored orientation program to provide a wide-ranging overview and introduction to Canada’s mining industry, UBC and Vancouver.

In July, prior to arrival, students start the coop orientation. Upon arrival in early August, students have an orientation session at the Institute, a tour of the UBC campus, and a welcome lunch. Over the next few weeks, students also take several short courses with NBK Institute faculty members, in addition to meeting with safety representatives and UBC’s Engineering Co-op Office. Students will tour select attractions in Vancouver and visit the head offices of Vancouver-based mining companies. After learning about mine closure and acid rock drainage, students visit the BC Museum of Mining and EPCOR Britannia Mine Water Treatment Plant Discovery Centre. At the end of the orientation period, students undertake an extensive field trip to several major BC mining operations, followed by an industry networking night.

In early September, students are required to make a presentation and produce a report on a mine or mining company to demonstrate a solid understanding of basic mining principles. Three graduate level credits are given for the academic portion of the orientation.

From September until April, MEng students participate in academic conferences, industrial lunches and dinners and field trips. During the reading week in Term 2, MEng students undertake a major field trip to more distant Canadian mines.

Option to participate in a Paid Coop Internship

Students will have the chance to develop a well-rounded educational experience by applying classroom learning to relevant engineering work environments. Students are coached on how to refine existing strengths and develop new professional skills while developing a network of professional contacts. Students experience professional development and personal growth through the program.

Program Structure

The Master of Engineering in Mining Engineering (M.Eng.) is an intensive study program designed for professionals and engineering graduates eager to upgrade their skills in order to build a solid base for a career in the global mining industry. It includes at least 30 credits of course work with the option to complete a coop work term. The program takes up to 2 years to complete.

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Program enquiries, tuition & financial support, financial support.

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options.

Program Funding Packages

MENG Students can apply for Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships.  Most MENG students apply for the Engineering Coop Program. MENG students who are successful in securing an Engineering coop program internship are paid monthly salaries ranging from $3000 to $7000 per month.

Employer support

Organizations may provide their employees with tuition benefits as part of an employment package to support lifelong learning of their workforce.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

Professional / course-based programs usually do not provide merit-based funding. Some programs may offer bursaries.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

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Completion rates & times, related programs, same specialization.

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Specialization.

Mining Engineering offers opportunity for study in the fields of mining and mineral processing, including mine environment and coal preparation. Areas of research interest are:

• Mining: Mine economics and valuation, mine design, drilling and blasting methods, rock mechanics and slope stability, optimization and simulation of mining operations, advanced mining methods, mine services (particularly mine ventilation), and climatic control.
• Mineral processing: Unit operations, comminution, process modelling and optimization, expert systems, instrumentation and computer control. Flotation, surface chemistry, fines recovery, coal recovery, treatment of fine and oxidized coal, and precious metals recovery.
• Mining and Environment: Acid rock drainage, environmental protection, effluent control and treatment. Social and legal aspects of sustainable mining practices, small-scale mining in developing countries.

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Through our rigorous academic programs and applied research experience, students develop their communication and analytical skills and are prepared for a career in academia or the private sector upon graduation.

PhD students receive $104,000 over 12 on-campus terms, and have the opportunity to work as research and teaching assistants. For students wishing to advance their teaching skills, we also have a limited number of course instructor positions available.

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***International PhD applicants:   Due to funding restrictions, we are not accepting any international applications for 2024-2025.***

Doctoral degrees were conferred upon Zehua Pan (pictured here with Dr. Curry) and Allison Mascella this June 2022. (Photo credit: Maureen Stafford)

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Application Frequently Asked Questions | Graduate School at The University of British Columbia (UBC)

All applicants are advised to use the  online application  system.

The online application requires credit card payment via Visa or Mastercard, or Interac/debit card payments from individuals with banking accounts at Royal Bank, or TD Canada Trust.

If you are unable to pay by one of these means, please send a description of your circumstance to  [email protected]  for alternative payment options.

The M.Sc. and Doctoral programs require a supervisor and a detailed funding plan in order to be admitted. Before submitting the on-line application, get in contact with potential supervisors in the program of your interest and check their availability to accept you.

Your complete application must include the following documents:

• Application : Available online through the Faculty of Graduate Studies website
• Canadians (and Permanent Residents, Refugees, Diplomats): (CDN) $108.00
• International Applicants: (CDN) $168.25

Application fees are based on your  citizenship  at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of Canadian citizenship and must provide proof of Permanent Residency.

• The academic reference form is used in situations where the referee is someone who you have interacted with in an academic setting (e.g. referee was the professor of a course in which you were enrolled).
• The professional reference form is used in situations where the reference is someone who you have interacted with in a professional setting (e.g. referee was your supervisor at work).
• For your  INITIAL APPLICATION  we only require scanned copies of original documents.
• If you receive an  ADMISSION OFFER , you will have to provide hard copies (or secure electronic delivery) of academic documents as outlined below. To be considered official, academic records must either be received in official university envelopes, sealed and endorsed by the issuing institution, or be received via  secure electronic delivery from the issuing institution. The issuing institution must send a link to a secure site to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (G+PS) at  [email protected]  G+PS will download the transcript from the secure site. Important: an e-transcript is downloaded via a link to a secure site. It is NOT an email attachment of any kind, even if sent from an authority at the issuing institution.

Each entry under the Academic History section of the application must include pdf copies of official, up-to-date, transcripts for all current and previous post-secondary study.

Note : Grade sheets/records are not transcripts and will not be accepted in lieu of copies of official transcripts.

• Document Translations : Where academic records are produced in a language other than English, the applicant must arrange for the submission of the official literal translations of all records along with the transcripts.
• Degree Certificates : In cases where the transcript does not clearly state that a degree has been conferred, a degree certificate is required to accompany the academic record.
• English Language Proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) : Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application. Review the English Language Proficiency section for details: English Language Test | Graduate School at The University of British Columbia (UBC)
• Field of Interest : Available online and to be submitted to the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. (Note, this is NOT required for MFS, MFRE or MLWS applicants)
• Statement of intent - required for MFS, MFRE and MLWS applicants
• CV/Resume - required for all applicants
• One page thesis/research proposal - required for research students only
• Writing sample - required for research-based applicants
• Finding a Supervisor – applicable to the research-based programs only.  A supervisor is a faculty member who mentors graduate students in their research. You may consider identifying a prospective supervisor prior to applying for admission. Contact the potential supervisor directly to check their availability/interest in accepting you. Effective January 1, 2016, all newly admitted graduate students in research-based MSc programs will be supported by a minimum funding package at $16,000/year, for 2 years, and PhD students by a minimum of $18,000 per year for 4 years provided they maintain good academic standing. The funding package may consist of internal and/or external award, scholarship, teaching and/or research assistantship, or any combination of the above.  Master’s students will be supported for a period of 2 years and PhD doctoral students will receive 4 years of support. Students are expected to be proactive in applying for awards and scholarships. Research Supervisors | Graduate School at The University of British Columbia (UBC)

All applicants should complete the online application form and application fee payment ** available from the Graduate Studies website. A copy of your online application form and notification of application fee payment will be provided to the Faculty you are applying to.

Online Application and Fee - A  non-refundable  application fee is required for each graduate program to which you apply. Application fees cannot be deferred and are valid for only one application year.

Graduate Application Fees * (for September 2021 and later):

APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS

The application fee is waived  only  in the following circumstances:

• For international applicants whose citizenship and correspondence address is located in one of the world's 50 least developed countries, as declared by the United Nations. These countries include but are not limited to Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, and Uganda.  Complete list of eligible countries.
• Students applying to graduate programs in the Department of Chemistry at UBC Vancouver. The fee is paid for by the department.
• Seniors: BC residents who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents aged 65 years or over at the time of application.

If you are eligible for an application fee waiver under the above conditions, you do not need to apply for it. You will not be asked for a fee when you complete the online application.

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For further details on the application fee, including payment options and eligibility for waiver, please see the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website

Applicants to UBC Graduate programs should have academic backgrounds within the minimum academic requirements listed by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

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For details concerning international admission requirements, international Graduate applicants should visit Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Admissions for a detailed listing of general requirements by country.

Please note that international students requiring Student Authorization to enter Canada should submit their applications at least six months before the proposed date of admission to avoid delays in visa processing.

Students are encouraged to apply early as most positions for new Graduate students are filled before the advertised Faculty deadlines.

Faculty of Land and Food Systems Application Deadlines: MSc/PhD

For the Master of Food Science (MFS) , Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE) and Master of Land and Water Systems (MLWS ) degrees, intake of students is September only. The application deadline for September intake is January 1st  of the same calendar year.

Admission Policy – MFRE – 2022-2023 The MFRE Admission timing/policy for the 2022/2023 academic year will be as follows:

To accommodate potential permit delays and travel planning due to COVID, the MFRE program will be offering Early Offers for the 2022/2023 Academic year. Applications Deadline: Nov. 14, 2021 Reference letters must be received by Nov. 22, 2021 Early offers provided to applicants: Dec 1, 2021 Note: The Admission Committee will review all completed applications received before the early offers deadlines and make offers shortly after Dec 1, 2021. Applicants that do not receive an early offer will be reviewed again with the regular offers pool of applicants.

Regular Offers for the MFRE Program : Applications Deadline: January 1, 2022 Reference letters must be received by January 8, 2022 Offers will be provided to applicants: February 1, 2022

For the MasterCard applicants, the deadline is December 14. No more applications/supporting documents are accepted after the deadline.

Students are responsible for ensuring that the Graduate Programs Coordination office receives their application and supporting documents well before the application deadlines, as considerable time may be required to complete the evaluation process.

Where academic records are produced in a language other than English, the applicant must arrange for the submission of official literal translations of all records.

In cases where the transcript does not clearly state that a degree has been conferred, an official degree certificate is required to accompany the academic record.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

a) TOEFL : UBC requires an official score to be sent to us electronically directly from the test centre/ETS.

On the TOEFL score request form you will be asked to specify the receiving institutions where you would like the results being sent to. To ensure UBC receives your results correctly, you have to use the following details:

• In the electronic score request form in your ETS manager, use  institution code 0965  and pick " Graduate Organization " in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
• If you use a paper request form, use  institution code 0965  and institution name " University of British Columbia ".
• Both electronic and paper form ask for a department name/code. Either pick the value of an appropriate fit to your study area or 99 for other.
• If you are asked to give a reason for taking the TOEFL test then select/enter: "to enter a college or university as a graduate student"

b) IELTS - A minimum overall band score of  6.5  is required with a minimum score of  6.0 in each component  of the academic (NOT general) IELTS test.*

• IELTS Online is accepted for Applications to UBC-Vancouver
• IELTS Indicator is  not  accepted for Applications to UBC-Vancouver.

SCORE SUBMISSION

UBC requires an official score to be sent to us electronically from the test centre.

On the IELTS application form you will be asked to specify institutions where you would like the results being sent to. To ensure UBC receives your results correctly, you have to use the following details on the application:

• Name and address of college / institution / university:  University of British Columbia - Graduate School Admissions
• Address: 170-6371 Crescent Road, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2, Canada

General Questions

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How will prospective students decide whether to apply for the MFRE or the M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics?

The MFRE is a professional degree designed for careers in industry or government where research is not a main component. It emphasizes skills required by practitioners in the food and resource sectors who contribute to public policy issues and business decisions, where questions tend to be more applied than theoretical. Because the MFRE is course based and requires a summer Graduating Project instead of a thesis, it can be completed in one year. This makes it more attractive for those students with a tighter time constraint, such as working professionals. The M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics is designed for students wanting a career where research is a main component. Because the M.Sc. involves an intensive research experience and thesis, it usually takes at least two years to complete. The M.Sc. is more dependent on mathematically demanding graduate courses in microeconomics and econometrics. The MFRE, on the other hand, places more emphasis on learning the underlying economics, being able to apply economic theory to real world problems including empirical work, with less attention to mathematical rigor and proofs.

NB: The M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics program at UBC is currently not accepting new applicants. If you are interested in the M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics degree many other Canadian universities offer strong programs.

What if I want to go on for a Ph.D. in Agricultural or Environmental Economics?

Although both the MFRE and M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics provide an excellent foundation for students wanting to go on for a Ph.D., the M.Sc. is more specifically geared towards students going on for further graduate work. M.Sc. programs typically involve high level economic theory and quantitative methods courses in addition to an intensive research experience in the form of the thesis. Therefore, if you know you want to go on for a Ph.D., the M.Sc. is probably your best bet. If you are not planning to go on for a Ph.D., but change your mind, the MFRE will keep the door to a Ph.D. open. If you already have research experience from another masters degree or from your work experience, the MFRE would be a good stepping stone to the Ph.D. In fact, a number of MFRE graduates have carried on for a Ph.D.

Are students outside the MFRE program allowed to take the FRE graduate courses?

Although MFRE courses are restricted to students enrolled in the MFRE program, exceptions have been made for a small number of students who come from partner programs, especially where they will strengthen the student mix and bring different points of view to the classes. Students outside the MFRE program will not be allowed to take any FRE graduate course unless they can clearly demonstrate that they have the appropriate background in economics, mathematics and statistics.

Can I start the MFRE program in January?

No – all MFRE students begin the program in September.

How much does the program cost?

Please visit our Tuition & Fees page for the breakdown of tuition and student fees.

What financial support is available?

Please visit our Scholarships & Financial Aid page for information on scholarships and teaching assistantships.

How many students enroll in the MFRE program each year?

The program has gradually grown from about 20 students in the early years to 40 students in 2017/18. We target top university graduates and working professionals who want to return to university to refresh and upgrade their knowledge and skills. We value the experience that working professionals bring to the program, and want to increase the number of working professionals coming to MFRE in the future.

Where do the students come from?

The thinking and underlying design of the MFRE program gave approximately equal weight to Canadian (domestic) students and international students. Food and environmental issues are global in scope, so the MFRE degree will include both Canadian and global perspectives. The applied economics skills acquired in the MFRE program will be valuable for students from any country.

In a typical year, approximately 1/3 of the students are Canadian, and 2/3 international. International students have come from 29 different countries; Australia, Bangladesh, Belize, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Rwanda, Singapore, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, the United States and Zimbabwe. The MFRE program will continue to be global in scope, and attract candidates from around the world. This is particularly important in achieving cultural diversity for the program. UBC and Vancouver are both excellent places to study for students coming from different cultural backgrounds as they are both leaders in inter-cultural understanding.

What should I do about finding housing/accommodation in Vancouver?

Rental accommodation in Vancouver is very competitive, so you should try to arrange your accommodation as soon as you can. It is your choice whether to live on campus or off campus. Many students find off campus accommodation to be cheaper than on campus. But there are advantages to living on campus. Especially because this is only a one-year program, living on campus provides more time for studying and participating in the many activities available on campus, as well as more chance to interact with other students. If you would like to live on campus, and have not already applied for a UBC Student Residence, it is important to do so as soon as possible as the residences always fill up. You can even apply before you have been admitted to the MFRE program. For details visit: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/housing . Some of the MFRE students in the past have had good experiences in the graduate residences at UBC (Green College and St. John’s College) while others have had good experiences at Marine Drive Residence.

Where are the employment opportunities for MFRE graduates?

There is demand in Canada and around the world for professionals who can understand and analyze the economic relationships underlying the food and resource sectors. This demand has been increasing due to the prevalence and complexity of economic issues dealing with food security, safety, trade, and the effects of the food sector on the environment. Governments and private industry, both in developed and developing countries, want professionals with applied economic skills and knowledge of the institutions, policies and other key features of the food and resource sectors. The MFRE will provide the skills that economic practitioners in these sectors require.

Please visit our Work after MFRE page for more information.

As an international student, how long can I stay in Canada after graduation?

International students are eligible to apply for a Post Graduate Work Permit after graduation which matches the duration of their study.

MFRE skills are highly sought after in British Columbia and MFRE graduates who plan to stay longer should note that they could be eligible to apply for the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) under Skills Immigration - International Post-Graduate, which is a fast-tracked route to Permanent Residency in Canada.

More information about being an international graduate from UBC is available on the faculty of graduate studies website here .

Do MFRE students have time to work part-time during the program?

MFRE has been designed to be a very intensive program so that it can be completed within 12 months. Both Term 1 and Term 2 involve a full course load which will keep you busy during the week with classes and during the weekends with assignments to do and papers to write. The Graduating Project during Term 3 is worth 6 credits and likewise involves a full time commitment. Given the intensity of the program over the full 12 months, we strongly discourage any MFRE students from taking on part-time employment. We realize the financial challenges of undertaking a professional masters program, but experience shows that trying to work at the same time takes away from success in the MFRE program. If a student feels they need to work part-time to finance the MFRE program, it is usually best to postpone taking the program until finances improve.

Application and Admission Questions

When can i apply.

The application process opens in September for students wanting to begin classes the following September. Please visit our Admissions page to learn more about the application process.

How do I apply to the MFRE program?

Please visit our Admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Is there an application fee for the MFRE program?

Yes – there is a non-refundable application fee of $100.00 CAD for domestic students and $162.00 CAD for international students.

You can find more informaiton on program fees here .

What do you look for in an MFRE applicant?

In addition to your grades, we take into account your academic background, references, English language capability, work experience, extra-curricular activities and other factors that can contribute to your success in the MFRE program.

Please visit our Admissions and Elegibility Requirements pages to find out what makes someone a strong candidate for the MFRE program.

What are the program's prerequisites?

The MFRE program requires a bachelor’s degree in an area such as economics, agricultural economics or business that provides a solid background in economics. You can apply for MFRE before you have completed your bachelor’s degree. For example, at UBC many students apply in Term 1 of their final year of undergraduate, when they still have Term 2 (January to April) courses to take in order to complete their undergraduate degrees. The specific background required for the MFRE degree involves the following four competencies: mathematical competency, statistical competency, micro-economic theory competency and general economic competency. See the Elegibility Requirements page for the details of these four competencies.

Students must also meet UBC standards for admission laid out by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Please visit our Elegibility Requirements page for additional information.

Are graduates in Food Science or Food Technology eligible to apply?

These graduates will only be eligible to apply if they have met the minimum background and standard specified on the  Elegibility Requirements page. Although food is a major focus of the MFRE degree, MFRE is a degree in applied economics - it applies economics to food and natural resources. Thus, applicants need a background in economics to be successful.

Do I have to meet an English language requirement?

Please visit our Elegibility Requirements page to learn more about admission requirements.

Will I be interviewed as part of the application process?

Possibly. The MFRE program will interview some applicants where it is thought to be beneficial to the applicant and for the program.

When will I find out if I have been admitted to the program?

Please visit our Admissions page to find out more about the admission process.

Program Information

When does the program begin.

For most students the program begins with the Summer Program in early August. Formal classes of the MFRE program start in September.

Is the Summer Program required?

The Summer Program is comprised of three main components: (1) an intensive microeconomic theory course; (2) an orientation program, including some field trips; and (3) a statistics review . The Summer Program is mandatory for all incoming MFRE students unless they have received an exemption from the MFRE academic director. Requests for exemption should be initiated by sending an email giving reasons to shristee.rahman[at]ubc[dot]ca. An example of an exemption would be a student who has a particularly strong economics background (e.g. an Economics major who recently took intermediate microeconomic theory (such as ECON 301 or COMM/FRE 295 at UBC) and obtained a first class grade.

How long is the program?

The MFRE program is 12 months long, and spans 3 academic terms. Students take intensive courses in Term 1 (September-December) and in Term 2 (January-April). Students carry out a summer Graduating Project (May-August) under the supervision of FRE faculty and other professional economists.

Please visit our Program Overview page for more information.

What degree do I receive?

Master of Food and Resource Economics (M.F.R.E.).

What are the program's graduation requirements?

MFRE students are required to take 24 credits of FRE courses, which can include 6 credits of restricted electives. The final requirement is a credit Graduating Project (6 credits). Please visit our Course Overview page for more information.

Who teaches the required graduate courses?

About half of the required graduate courses are taught by regular UBC faculty members from the Food and Resource Economics group. They teach in their area of research expertise. The other required graduate courses are taught by Sessional Instructors, who come from other faculties, industry or government, and bring their experience working on economic issues in the food and resource sectors to the classroom. For example, the two courses in agribusiness (FRE 515 and 516) are both taught by instructors with business experience in the agri-food sector.

Read about the MFRE Faculty to learn who teaches most of the program's courses.

Is tuition reduced for the summer term when I will only be doing 6 credits for the Graduating Project?

No – the tuition that you pay for MFRE is for the program as a whole. The tuition is collected in three installments, one for each term, to make it easier for you to spread out the tuition payments, rather than paying the full amount at once.

What will the Graduating Project involve?

The Graduating Project allows students to apply the concepts and skills acquired through two terms of course work to a real world problem.

Please see our Graduating Projects page for more information.

Do MFRE candidates expect compensation for work during their Graduating Projects?

The primary purpose of the Graduating Project is to provide MFRE candidates with the opportunity to add value to partner organizations by working on solutions for real world problems. The ideal Graduating Project is a win-win for all stakeholders: MFRE candidates, partner organizations, and the MFRE program. Partner organizations benefit from having a well-trained candidate who can bring focus, an unbiased external perspective, and access to UBC resources and networks. Candidates gain from having a new industry experience, the sharpening of skills learned, and the development of their professional networks.

We encourage both employers and candidates to take a wholesome approach towards compensation. Candidates should recognize this: a strong referral that opens doors to multiple opportunities is usually far more valuable than just a summer-time allowance. The level of financial compensation largely depends on candidate experience. The MFRE program also provides student travel grants to help defray the re-location costs for students doing their Graduating Projects away from the Vancouver area.

Do these Graduating Projects lead to permanent jobs at the same organization?

Yes – in fact the MFRE program is very pleased with how many times this has happened. For each of the past cohorts of MFRE students, several candidates have been hired by the agency or company where they completed their project or internship. Of course it is impossible to predict which opportunities will lead directly to a job, because so much depends on timing (when there is an opening). All Graduating Projects provide valuable experience that directly aids candidates in securing full-time employment after graduation, whether with the same organization or not.

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PhD in Economics

Phd program.

The success of our PhD program is reflected in our  career outcomes record . Historically, approximately 53 percent of our graduates find jobs in the tenure-stream academic market, 28 percent in research institutions, post-docs and non-tenure-stream appointments, 10 percent in government or international organization and 9 percent in industry. Our Ph.D. program is STEM designated.

Since 2000, our PhD graduates have joined the faculties of highly ranked universities such as the University of Minnesota, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Virginia, and the University of Toronto, as well as liberal art colleges such as Oberlin. Read more from Luca Rigotti, Director of Graduate Studies.

The graduate handbook is a valuable resource that addresses many frequently asked questions and concerns.

Our PhD program prepares students for job-market success. Review the full timeline for completion of PhD requirements as well as key milestones.

View a brief summary of the degree requirements and milestones toward the PhD in economics.

Read more about course offerings in our PhD program. Students complete two majors and one minor in six different fields within economics.

Students are admitted directly for full-time PhD study. Previous study of economics can be helpful, but is not essential. What is essential is that entering students are sufficiently well-prepared in mathematics

F unding opportunities for our graduate students include fellowships, teaching and research awards, teaching and research assistantships, and funding for travel to research conferences.

Learn more about the success of our PhD program in terms of career outcomes.

PhD Program

Year after year, our top-ranked PhD program sets the standard for graduate economics training across the country. Graduate students work closely with our world-class faculty to develop their own research and prepare to make impactful contributions to the field.

Our doctoral program enrolls 20-24 full-time students each year and students complete their degree in five to six years. Students undertake core coursework in microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, and econometrics, and are expected to complete two major and two minor fields in economics. Beyond the classroom, doctoral students work in close collaboration with faculty to develop their research capabilities, gaining hands-on experience in both theoretical and empirical projects.

How to apply

Students are admitted to the program once per year for entry in the fall. The online application opens on September 15 and closes on December 15.

Meet our students

Our PhD graduates go on to teach in leading economics departments, business schools, and schools of public policy, or pursue influential careers with organizations and businesses around the world. 

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