Program Requirements
University & Department Requirements for Ph.D. Students:
Thank you for inquiring about the program requirements for doctoral students in the Department of Economics at UC San Diego. Specific information on the doctoral program course and requirements can be found in the corresponding pages on the left. Please review all resources thoroughly, including the Graduate Division FAQ, and should you have additional questions, please email us at econ-phdadmissions@ucsd.edu.
While matriculating through the program, it is expected that a doctoral student or candidate in good standing will:
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Notes: There is no foreign language requirement. The typical program matriculation time is 5 years. Program requirements are subject to change.
Please review specific information on requirements here:
- Typical Program
- Grades
- Qualifying Examinations
- Advanced Econometrics Requirement
- Empirical Project
- Elective Requirements
- Transition from Coursework to Research
- Spring Second Year & Post Second Year Requirements