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Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (STEM) Southern Illinois University Carbondale Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA

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USD 26835

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 65

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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67%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Doctorate in Economics degree prepares students for teaching and research positions in the academic world, for positions such as senior economist in private industry and consulting firms, and government positions requiring an advanced degree. Our graduates land impactful research positions in academia or policy.

You will study with internationally renowned scholars in areas such as international economics, development economics, and monetary economics.  Students develop their own PhD dissertation research projects, under guidance from faculty members, and many receive support for presenting their research at conferences.

Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, students must have a Master’s degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    64 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    67% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    26835

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 65

    Application Fee
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    16165 Per year

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    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Financial assistance Most of our scholarships are available to apply after the first academic year is completed. We do offer the High Achiever's Alternate Tuition Rate (ATR) to qualifying students to receive a nearly $12,000 tuition discount. Funding and aid information may be found online here: https://cie.siu.edu/international-students/prospective-students/financial-assistance.php qualifying students to receive a nearly $12,000 tuition discount

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