Study Doctoral Program in Economics at The University of Melbourne in Australia, Faculty of Business and Economics

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Doctoral Program in Economics at the University of Melbourne is the leading PhD program in the region and sits among the world’s top graduate research programs. This program is jointly offered by the Department of Economics and Australia’s pre-eminent economic and social policy research institution, the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research. The diversity and depth of available research advisors and research topics in theoretical and applied economics in Australia is unparalleled in the region. The Doctoral Program in Economics is made up of a 2-year Master of Commerce coursework program followed by a 3-year PhD.This program is designed for students with prior training in economics or a related discipline with a strong analytical/mathematical component, who wish to gain advanced skills necessary to practice as a professional economist in the public or private sectors.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Business and Economics

CRICOS

056955G

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$56,992.00 (US$ 37,559) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Parkville Campus

Grattan Street,

Parkville,

Victoria,

3010, Melbourne, Australia

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$60,992.00 (US$ 40,195) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Parkville Campus

Grattan Street,

Parkville,

Victoria,

3010, Melbourne, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

In order to be considered for entry, you must have completed:

a four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% in the final year subjects or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, or
a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent,

the masters must be a two-year degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent and a minimum weighted average mark of H1 (80-100%) across all second year subjects. Or a qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent. English language requirements:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.