Economics

Ph.D. Program in Economics

Our Ph.D. program is relatively small, with all the advantages small programs offer—an open and friendly environment and low student-faculty ratio. In addition, nearly all our Ph.D. students are supported through fellowships or research or teaching assistantships for four years. Stipends are competitive with any graduate program in the country.

Perhaps most important, our attitude is right. The profession is only beginning to recognize the gains made in our department over the last several years. We know that the best way to establish the stronger reputation we deserve is to improve the quality of education our graduate students receive. As a result, the faculty has a strong commitment to graduate student training and placement.

The links at left provide a detailed description of our program. An undergraduate concentration in economics is not required, although prior exposure to economics is a factor in the admission decision. Admission prospects also are brighter for the student who has a strong aptitude in mathematics and has completed at least one year of calculus.

Should you have questions or need information about the department, you can contact Renea Jay, the Ph.D. coordinator, at 1-800-553-4692 (ask for extension 5-0830) or by e-mail to renea-jay@uiowa.edu.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Srihari Govindan
Professor
Director, Ph.D. Program in Economics
Lloyd J. and Thelma W. Palmer Research Fellow