Overview

The Department of Economics has a graduate program leading to the PhD degree. A master's degree program is not offered. The PhD program has three goals: to advance economic knowledge through an intensive and balanced research program, to develop the skills essential to independent research on current economic problems, and to provide the training needed for effective teaching of economics.

The application deadline for the fall term is January 15.

The department currently has 27 faculty members. There are research programs of long standing and of international prominence in several subject areas. Research areas in which the Department of Economics has particular strength include:

There are approximately 50 graduate students in residence. Students are accepted directly for PhD study. As prerequisite, students must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. or the equivalent level of education from an institution outside the U.S. The department recruits promising students from the United States and around the world. The great majority of PhD students receive financial support from the University of Pittsburgh beginning with their first year of study. Previous study of economics can be helpful, but is not essential. What is essential is that entering students have sufficient preparation in mathematics. The PhD program is quantitatively oriented, and students are expected to be able to use linear algebra and the calculus of several variables in their first-year courses.

Further information regarding the graduate program is provided by clicking on the "application" links on the menu to the right. Apply online. For further information, contact:

University of Pittsburgh
School of Arts and Sciences
Department of Economics
Graduate Office
4914 W. W. Posvar Hall
230 South Bouquet Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Ph. 412-648-1399
Fax: 412-648-1793