Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics at Simon Fraser University in Canada, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics

Canada

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What will I learn?

The Economics PhD program prepares students for a research career. The program combines required courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics elective courses in a variety of applied fields and original research. The program is offered on a full-time basis.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$5,732.21 (US$ 4,120) per year
Books and supplies -1,1713

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Burnaby Campus

8888 University Drive,

Burnaby,

British Columbia,

V5A 1S6, West Coast, Canada

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$5,732.21 (US$ 4,120) per year
Books and supplies -1,1711

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Burnaby Campus

8888 University Drive,

Burnaby,

British Columbia,

V5A 1S6, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

A masters degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution

OR

A bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.0, or a grade point average of at least 3.67/4.33 (A-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant program's master's program if no course work is required as part of the doctoral degree;

OR

Completion of at least 75% of the course work units required for the relevant programs masters program, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5.

English Language Requirements:

Internet-based TOEFL: 93 with minimum of 20 in each category

Paper-based TOEFL: 580 and TWE 5

IELTS (academic): overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section

CAEL: overall 70; minimum 60 in each section

Pearson Academic (PTE): overall 65; minimum 60 in all of their sections

Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced - minimum score of 193; C2 Proficiency - minimum score of 200

Duolingo English Test (DET): Provisionally through the Fall 2026 admission cycle - Duolingo English Test (DET) 130 overall with a minimum of 120 in each section.

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

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About Simon Fraser University

SFU has established itself as a leading research university over 60 years, consistently ranking in the top 1-2 percent of universities worldwide.

  • #1 Canadian comprehensive university
  • #1 in Canada and #14 worldwide for innovation
  • Ranked #3 in Canada for international outlook
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