Scholarship Overview
The University of British Columbia (UBC) provides guaranteed financial support for full-time students enrolled in its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics program at the Vancouver campus. This research-based doctoral degree features specializations in econometrics, development economics, public economics, international trade, and other subjects. The application deadline for the September 2027 intake is December 21, 2026.
Who Can Apply
The funding scheme is open to domestic Canadian candidates as well as international applicants, including students from Pakistan. Key entry requirements include:
- A master's degree in Economics, or direct entry from an undergraduate honours program in Economics for candidates with strong performance in economic theory, econometrics, statistics, and mathematics.
- An overall academic average around the B+ range (approximately 76%).
- Language test results for candidates whose prior education was not delivered in English (minimum overall scores: IELTS Academic 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each section; Duolingo 125 overall; or TOEFL iBT 93 for tests completed before January 21, 2026).
- GRE scores if required by the academic department.
Benefits
Eligible full-time doctoral students receive a minimum guaranteed funding package of CAD 40,000 annually across their first four years of study, providing a total minimum support of CAD 160,000. Financial aid may consist of:
- Institutional awards and external scholarships
- Teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships
- An International Tuition Award of up to CAD 3,200 per year for qualifying international students
The funding package does not automatically waive tuition costs. First-year tuition is approximately CAD 10,081.65 for international students and CAD 5,738.52 for domestic students, in addition to about CAD 1,203.20 in annual student fees.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit their application online using UBC's official graduate admissions portal by creating or logging into a UBC Campus-Wide Login account. Applicants must submit:
- Academic transcripts from all attended post-secondary institutions.
- Contact details for three academic referees who will submit confidential letters of reference.
- A statement of intent describing research interests and academic background (limited to two single-spaced pages using a 12-point font, one-inch margins, and US letter page size).
- Required test scores and the application fee (exact application fee amount is not specified in the source; please check the official notice).
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