Admissions Information

Thank you for your interest in Columbia Economics! The Ph.D. program in economics accepts applicants for fall entry only. Class sizes have typically ranged from 20-25 students each year. All entering students receive funding from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).

Applications for entry in Fall 2025 will open in mid-September. More information regarding required materials and deadlines is available at https://gsas.columbia.edu/degree-programs/phd-programs/economics. In addition to the required materials, applicants are encouraged to submit any relevant materials such as research papers and/or descriptions of economics-related job experience that may assist the admissions committee in the review process.