At Université de Sherbrooke in Sherbrooke, Canada, PhD in Development Economics is offered as a doctorate in Economics programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,025 per semester (CAD 2,025 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Economics
Local tuition: CAD 2,025 / semester
International tuition: CAD 2,025 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Doctorate in Development Economics (Ph.D.) at Universite de Sherbrooke is a 90-credit research doctorate delivered from the Ecole de gestion on the main Sherbrooke campus, with admission in the fall term only. It trains economists and researchers who specialize in development economics and are able to develop and apply new knowledge to challenges faced by national and international institutions, preparing graduates for research-oriented careers in academia as well as professional roles in international organizations. The 81 mandatory credits include core theory courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics (I and II), comprehensive examinations, an institutional residency and a doctoral thesis, with the possibility of specializing in one of several research areas: environment and natural resources; finance and international trade; analysis of poverty, inequality and well-being; and economic modelling.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.50 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: A master's degree in economics; candidates with a master's degree in a related field may be admitted subject to qualifying (propedeutique) coursework completed with a minimum average of 3.7 on a 4.3 scale. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.3 scale in a second-cycle economics programme, or equivalent academic standing, is required. Students enrolled in Universite de Sherbrooke's Master's in Economics who complete six specified core courses with a minimum 3.7/4.3 average in their first two semesters may qualify for accelerated admission to the doctorate, subject to meeting the programme's other conditions. Applicants must provide three reference letters and a 3-to-4-page document presenting their academic record, motivation and research interests related to development issues; selection is based on the academic file, this document, and the quality of reference letters. Candidates must show strong French proficiency, proven either by exemption or by reaching level C1 (500/699 or higher) across all four skills on a recognized test, along with good written English comprehension.
