- Doctor of Philosophy in Surgery at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 3-4 Years.
- This is an on-campus and research-based degree program.
- The basic requirement for admission to the PhD program is that a student should have performed well in the Faculty’s MPhil in Economic Research program.
- The research areas of the program are:
- International Macroeconomics and Finance
- Quantitative Economic History
- Research in Microeconomics
- Electricity Policy Research Group
- At Cambridge, students develop skills in understanding complex arguments, analysis of practical issues and of data, and effective communication.
- Students will be registered initially for the Certificate of Postgraduate Study (CPGS) in Economics.
- In order to satisfy the requirements for the CPGS students are required to undertake and pass 4 coursework modules plus attend the lecture course, write a research proposal, and attend workshops and seminars.
- The department is consists of 39 academic staff, 10 postdoctoral researchers, 225 graduate students, and 500 undergraduates.
- The University of Cambridge ranks 10th for Economics program according to QS World University Rankings 2020.
University Of Cambridge, Cambridge, England - Courses & Fees
Cambridge, England
University Public College£27,048/Yr
£27,048 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
| Application Deadline For 2024 Intake | Jan 9, 2022 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | £27048 | £27048 | £27048 | £27048 |
| Total Fees | £27048 | £27048 | £27048 | £27048 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing | £14486 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a UK master's degree in a related field from a recognized university.
- Students have a first-class, or high in Economics undergraduate honours degree from a UK university, or a GPA of at least 3.7/4.0 from a non-UK university.
- A distinction-level master’s degree in Economics equivalent to the faculty’s MPhil in Economic Research.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or C1 Advanced-Grade A or B (with at least 193 in each individual element) plus a language center assessment.
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or C2 Proficiency-Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 in each individual element).
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a B.Sc/B.Com/B.A (3-4 year) degree from well-ranked institutions with an overall grade of 70% or CGPA 7.3+.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized university.
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
Career and Placement after Course
The job opportunities after the courses are:
- Professional Economist
- Data Analyst (Banking Sector)
- Financial Planner (Banking Sector)
- Financial Controller
- Financial Economist
- Economic Researcher
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Gates Cambridge Scholarship | Variable | Yes | N/A |
| Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships | £5624 | Yes | May 15, 2023 |
| The Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Irene Hallinan Scholarship | £5886 | Yes | Jan 5, 2023 |
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