| The Urban Land Economics PhD program at in the Sauder School of Business at UBC is a full-time program with the objective to train young scholars to pursue academic research in urban economics, economic geography, housing economics, and real estate economics. Graduates go on to careers primarily in academia, but also research positions in central banks and government. The program is among the best programs in the world in specializing in economics grounded training in research in the fields of urban and real estate economics. Our faculty sit or have sat on the editorial boards of some of the top journals in these fields. The PhD program draws on the ULE faculty as well as those in Finance and Strategy and Business Economics at the Sauder School of Business and the Vancouver School of Economics. |
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A Master's degree is typical but not an absolute requirement; in exceptional cases, direct admission may be permissible on the basis of a first university-level degree with first-class standing. A typical background for qualified applicants includes training in economics, mathematics, engineering, or other quantitative disciplines. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 250] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 84]
- Graduate Management Admission Test or Graduate Record Examination
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| Application Notes : | Official copies of GMAT (preferred) and/or GRE scores are required. There are no official cut-off levels for these scores, but the average score of successful applicants is about the 95th percentile. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.