Application to American and Canadian Universities Graduate Program (PhD) in Economics
These guidelines are intended to assist you in the application process to a graduate program in Economics at a leading university in North America ( USA and Canada). Listed below are requirements which candidates are expected to meet in order to be considered for admission and financial assistance into the doctoral degree in Economics program.
These guidelines have been prepared by the Institute of International Education's Services Division, USA, on the basis of its proven experience in placing large numbers of foreign students in the graduate programs and opportunities currently available for graduate students in Economics in the United States and Canada.
These guidelines have been prepared by the Institute of International Education's Services Division, USA, on the basis of its proven experience in placing large numbers of foreign students in the graduate programs and opportunities currently available for graduate students in Economics in the United States and Canada.
International Admissions Requirements
Freshma
To be considered for admission, international students applying from high school must have:
1. The equivalent to a "Standard" U.S. high school diploma ("modified," "honorary," or other "non-standard"diplomas are not recognized.) Submit the official transcript in English.
2. A grade point average equivalent to a 3.00 on the US 4.00 scale.
3. English proficiency as demonstrated by achieving 520 on the TOEFL, 190 on the computer based TOEFL, or 70 on the Internet Based TOEFL with a minimum of 14 in each section; a score of 6 on the IELTS; satisfactory completion of level 112 in an English Language School; or receiving a grade of "B" or better in WR 121 from an U.S. colle ge or university. ELS Language Centers' University & Career School Directory
4. Verification of finances through bank statements and affidavits of support.
1. The equivalent to a "Standard" U.S. high school diploma ("modified," "honorary," or other "non-standard"diplomas are not recognized.) Submit the official transcript in English.
2. A grade point average equivalent to a 3.00 on the US 4.00 scale.
3. English proficiency as demonstrated by achieving 520 on the TOEFL, 190 on the computer based TOEFL, or 70 on the Internet Based TOEFL with a minimum of 14 in each section; a score of 6 on the IELTS; satisfactory completion of level 112 in an English Language School; or receiving a grade of "B" or better in WR 121 from an U.S. colle ge or university. ELS Language Centers' University & Career School Directory
4. Verification of finances through bank statements and affidavits of support.
Transfer
To be considered for admission, transfer students must have:
1. The equivalent of a minimum of a 2.25 cumulative GPA on the US 4.00 scale taken from an accredited college or university. Students with fewer than 30 transferable credits must also meet the Freshmen requirements listed above. All transcripts must be official and in English.
2. English proficiency as demonstrated by achieving 520 on the TOEFL, 190 on the computer based TOEFL, or 70 on the internet based TOEFL with a minimum of 14 in each section; a score of 6 on the IELTS; satisfactory completion of level 112 in an English Language School; or receiving a grade of "B" or better in WR 121 from an U.S. college or university. ELS Language Centers' University & Career School Directory
3. Verification of finances through bank statements and affidavits of support.
Graduate
To be considered for admission, graduate students must have:
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
2. English proficiency as demonstrated by achieving 520 on the TOEFL, 190 on the computer based TOEFL, or 70 on the internet based TOEFL with a minimum of 14 in each section; a score of 6 on the IELTS; satisfactory completion of level 112 in an English Language School; or receiving a grade of "B" or better in WR 121 from an U.S. college or university. ELS Language Centers' University & Career School Directory
3. Verification of finances through bank statements and affidavits of support.
To be considered for admission, transfer students must have:
1. The equivalent of a minimum of a 2.25 cumulative GPA on the US 4.00 scale taken from an accredited college or university. Students with fewer than 30 transferable credits must also meet the Freshmen requirements listed above. All transcripts must be official and in English.
2. English proficiency as demonstrated by achieving 520 on the TOEFL, 190 on the computer based TOEFL, or 70 on the internet based TOEFL with a minimum of 14 in each section; a score of 6 on the IELTS; satisfactory completion of level 112 in an English Language School; or receiving a grade of "B" or better in WR 121 from an U.S. college or university. ELS Language Centers' University & Career School Directory
3. Verification of finances through bank statements and affidavits of support.
Graduate
To be considered for admission, graduate students must have:
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
2. English proficiency as demonstrated by achieving 520 on the TOEFL, 190 on the computer based TOEFL, or 70 on the internet based TOEFL with a minimum of 14 in each section; a score of 6 on the IELTS; satisfactory completion of level 112 in an English Language School; or receiving a grade of "B" or better in WR 121 from an U.S. college or university. ELS Language Centers' University & Career School Directory
3. Verification of finances through bank statements and affidavits of support.
