Doctor of Philosophy in Economics - Transportation Economics

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Prospective students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California. The degree need not be in economics, a degree in engineering, mathematics, statistics, or another social science may work very well. The student’s cumulative GPA or the equivalent must be 3.0 or higher. In addition, students should have a strong mathematics background including, at a minimum, one year of calculus and courses in linear algebra, statistics and probability. Additional mathematics coursework is desirable. Coursework in economics is also desirable but not necessary. Finally, students must have strong skills in spoken and written English. As part of the online application all students must submit an academic statement of purpose detailing their motivations and goals for pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics at UCI. Students who have a strong preference for UCI’s Economics Ph.D. program should credibly signal that preference in their statement of purpose. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test scores dated within the last five years. (Test scores from the various GRE subject tests are not required). Request that the Educational Testing Service (ETS) send GRE general test scores directly to UC Irvine using institution code 4859. Recently admitted students to UCI’s Ph.D. program in Economics had mean GRE scores / percentiles as follows: Verbal (159.9 / 84%), Quantitative (165.4 / 90%), Analytical Writing (4.1 / 62%).
Three letters of recommendation from professionals –preferably academic--who can address the student’s ability to succeed in a rigorous economics Ph.D. program and do original research. These letters can be requested and submitted electronically via the online application system.
Transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions attended. International applicants, including US permanent residents who did not attend for four full years and graduate high school in the United States, can satisfy the English language proficiency requirement by submitting test scores from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). These test scores must be dated within the last two years. Applicants taking the internet-based, TOEFL-ibT, must attain a minimum score of 26/30 on the Speaking subsection and a minimum overall score of 80/120 to be considered for admission and financial support. Applicants taking the IELTS must attain a minimum speaking sub-score of 8/9, a minimum overall score of 7/9 and no individual module score less than 6/9 to be considered for admission and financial support. Toefl pbt 550
Admission and financial support decisions are made by the UCI Economics Department’s Graduate Admissions Committee, which bases its judgment on the applicant’s academic record, the letters of recommendation, the statement of purpose, GRE test scores, and tests of English language proficiency (if required).

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