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Program

UNM’s Ph.D. in Economics is designed for students interested in pursuing original applied research and advanced study in Economics. We have renowned faculty, significant graduate student financial support, and a history of strong graduate student placements. The UNM Economics Department is ranked in the top 25% in the world according to RePEc. 

Students receive five years of guaranteed funding (including a stipend, full health insurance, and full tuition). Funding may be provided through assistantships and scholarships. Assistantships include classroom support, research, and teaching undergraduate courses. Summer money is available and the Department and University sponsor travel awards for research conferences. 

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and believe that a diverse student body contributes to diversity of thought and promotes academic excellence. We highly encourage applications from any and all underrepresented, underserved, and marginalized groups in the Economics community, and in both the US and International communities at-large. These groups include women, people of color (Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and others), the LGBTQIA+ community, religious minorities, and more.  

Our Ph.D. program is made up of domestic and international students with a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and research interests. UNM and the Economics Department are committed to deploying justice, equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion resources to expand opportunity and cultivate the potential of graduate students at the university. UNM is both a Minority Serving Institution (as defined by the National Science Foundation) and is one of 16 “Very High Research Activity” R1 institutions in the US that is also an Hispanic Serving Institution (as defined by the US Department of Education).

Requirements

1. BA/BS in Economics, Applied Economics, Agricultural Economics, or related fields. MA/MS in Economics (or related field) is NOT required for admission.
2. Letter of Intent: Your letter of intent should clearly address how your interests match those of the department. Please refer to the departmental website for specific guidelines for writing your letter of intent.
3. CV/Resume
4. Test Scores: GRE scores are required to be submitted with your application. Must be from within the last three (3) years.
5. Undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts are required. Unofficial copies are acceptable for your application.
6. English test scores (required for all International Applicants).
7. Three (3) letters of recommendation.

Deadline

Application deadline for all applicants (domestic and international) is February 1, 2026. Apply here: https://grad.unm.edu/graduate-programs/application-instructions/economics.html