Economics and Education PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics and Education


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Admission Information

Displaying requirements for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 terms.

Doctor of Philosophy

  • Points/Credits: 75
  • Entry Terms: Fall
  • Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based

Application Deadlines

Entry Term AvailablePriority DeadlinesFinal DeadlinesExtended Deadlines
SpringN/AN/AN/A
SummerN/AN/AN/A
FallDecember 1, 2026December 1, 2026N/A

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Application Requirements

 Requirement
 Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
 Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
 Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
 $75 Application Fee
 Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
 Optional Academic Writing Sample
 GRE General Test is optional

For admission-related inquiries, please contact EPSAadmission@tc.columbia.edu.

Additional Degree Information

Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2026-2027)

View catalog information for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.

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