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Graduate Studies

The Department of Economics offers a program leading to the Ph.D. degree in economics designed to provide students rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative skills as well as an intensive exposure to several specialized areas of economics. The Ph.D. training provides skills needed in academic, government, or business careers.

Graduate students in the University of Houston Department of Economics are subject to all regulations of the Graduate School and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. The rules are found in the University of Houston Graduate Catalog. The requirements discussed below are additional requirements that apply to graduate students in economics.

Graduate Program Information

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If you have read through our graduate program brochure and admissions FAQ and have further questions, or if you cannot download and print application materials and need an application mailed to you, please contact Amber Pozo at apozo@uh.edu or at

Graduate Program Administrator
University of Houston
Department of Economics
204 McElhinney Hall
Houston, Texas 77204-5019
Office: (713) 743-3805
Fax: (713) 743-3798

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Join Omicron Delta Epsilon, an academic honors society for those interested in economics! See an advisor in room 208 McElhinney Hall to fill out an application.

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