Admissions Details

Admission decisions are based on a holistic evaluation of the applicant’s credentials. Key factors include:

• Academic record — particularly strong performance in quantitative, mathematical, and economics/related courses; comfort with rigorous quantitative methods.
• Evidence of research potential — prior research projects (if any), statements of purpose articulating research interests, and recommendation letters speaking to analytical ability, maturity, and suitability for doctoral-level work.
• Adequate mathematics and quantitative preparation — as the program’s first-year core is highly quantitative (mathematical economics, dynamic systems, empirical methods).
• English-language proficiency for international applicants to ensure readiness for advanced coursework and research communication.

Eligible applicants may hold an undergraduate or master’s degree; a prior graduate degree is not required. Formal admission requirements are listed here.