The Economics department is accepting Masters and PhD applications for Fall 2023. We encourage all interested students to apply. PhD applicants should complete their application by January 3 to receive full consideration for UB scholarships. PhD applications submitted after February 1 may not be considered for funding.
The incoming PhD stipend will be at least $20,000 for our departmental funded students.
Incoming freshman or undergraduate transfer applicants who are interested in pursuing economics study must first apply and be accepted to the University at Buffalo. All relevant information, including admissions criteria, the online application, dates and deadlines, and standardized test score requirements, can be found by visiting UB Undergraduate Admissions.
Any student considering a Major, Joint Major or Minor in Economics should speak with the undergraduate adviser to obtain up-to-date information about requirements.
Transfer Policy
Transfer credits may be given towards the following courses:
Students who wish to obtain transfer credits for courses taken at another university or college must apply through UB’s TAURUS system. You must provide an informative course description or syllabus for each course and make an articulation request at Capen 1.
How to Apply
Download the Major/Minor Application and submit to ecoug@buffalo.edu.
Please note: Students changing to a joint major must also apply to and be accepted by the other department.
With questions about the undergraduate application process, please contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the Undergraduate Advisor.
