Doctor of Philosophy [PhD] (Economics)
5 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #451 out of 500 by QS Global Ranking 2020
₹5.9 L/Yr
CA$8,571 /Yr
- PhD in Economics at the University of Victoria is offered as a 5-years program by the Department of Economics.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- The PhD program will provide students with sound knowledge and an expanded range of theories and tools.
- Research in the Department of Economics addresses vital issues like poverty, climate change, and fluctuating housing markets.
- PhD economics degrees provide training in economic theory and econometrics and engage students in a supervised research project.
- They focus on essential issues like poverty, climate change, housing markets, financial crises, immigration, health care, and much more. The faculty are exploring topics such as doping in sports, ticket sales and resale markets, and the intergenerational impacts of residential schools.
- The PhD program consists of a minimum of 38 units.
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Important Alert
- Application Deadline For September 2027 Intake - Feb 1, 2027
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹587456 (CAD 8571) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | ₹913158 (CAD 13323) |
| Total Cost | ₹913158 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | ₹564633 (CAD 8238) |
| 2023 | ₹542837 (CAD 7920) |
| 2021 | ₹1051746 (CAD 15345) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For September 2027 Intake | Feb 1, 2027 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
Complete Application
Application Fee
Official Transcripts
English Language Requirements
Completion of secondary school

Economics 301 out of 1502 in Global Ranking
( #10 out of 30 in Canada 2023)
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PhD in Canada: Top Universities, Application Process, Cost, Scholarships and Job Prospects
Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Professional Economist
- Financial Risk Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Equity Analyst
- Cost Accountant
- Accountant or Auditor
- College Professor
- Personal Finance Advisor
- Financial Managers
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 2.4 L/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student₹ 6.1 L/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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Application Deadline For Fall 2027 Intake (15th Jan 2027) | INR 13.5 L/Yr CAD 19,681 /Yr |
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