Admission and Financial Support

The University of Notre Dame restructured its Ph.D. program in Economics in 2006.

Admission

Application Deadline for Fall 2010: Jannuary 15, 2010

Applications must be submitted electronically to the Graduate School at this site

Admission is limited to students whose undergraduate record demonstrates a high capacity for advanced work in economics. The admissions committee pays close attention to scores on the Graduate Record Examination, letters of recommendation, the applicant’s statement of purpose, and the academic record. The committee looks for rigor in the student’s undergraduate curriculum and evidence that the student has challenged him or herself intellectually and academically. Successful applicants demonstrate strength in all areas of the application.

An undergraduate major in economics is not necessary, but some exposure to economics is strongly recommended (intermediate courses in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory are most important). Modern economics is analytical and quantitative so students must have a strong mathematical background. Training in multivariate calculus, linear algebra, probability and mathematical statistics are essential. Prior work in these courses will dramatically enhance the student's progress during the first year, and possibly eliminate some required courses. 

International students must demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

Financial Support

Admitted students are automatically considered for financial aid unless they indicate that they have support from elsewhere. Aid decisions are based solely on academic merit. Doctoral students in good academic standing can expect to receive full-tuition scholarships and multi-year assistantships or fellowships with yearly stipends. Students with assistantships will be required to perform teaching and/or research-related duties for the department. See the Graduate School's web site for complete information about financial aid options.

 

For Additional Information

For admissions information, please email The Graduate School at: GradAd.1@nd.edu or write to:

University of Notre Dame
The Graduate School
500 Main Building
Notre Dame, IN 46556

For further information about the graduate program in economics, please contact:

Director of Graduate Studies

Department of Economics and Econometrics

University of Notre Dame
434 Flanner Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556

Ph.#: (574) 631-7698
Fax: (574) 631-4783

We appreciate your interest in our program.