• The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at the University of California is a 5 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The PhD program at Berkeley is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in Economics.
  • In advancing to the PhD degree, students pass through two major stages:
    • Preparation for candidacy typically takes two to three years.
    • Completion of a dissertation after advancing to candidacy typically takes one to two years. 
  • The program typically takes 5 - 6 years with a rare number of students finishing in 4 years or less.
  • Students get the opportunity to study with the faculty who have won many prestigious awards.
  • University offers competitive fellowship packages that are based on merit and academic achievement for both domestic and international applicants.
  • Berkeley Economics faculty and students have done ground-breaking work in economic theory, econometrics, macroeconomics, and all major fields of applied research, and have served as policymakers at the highest levels, both in the U.S. and abroad.
  • The department is well-known for the excellence of its teaching and advising, with a strong reputation for producing innovative Ph.D. graduates.
  • University of California, Berkeley ranks 3rd among all U.S. Economics departments according to U.S. News and World Report.