PhD in Economics

PhD in Economics Admission Requirements

The following applicants may apply for admission to the Ph.D. in Economics Program:

• A candidate who has a high scholastic standing, who can submit at list one published or unpublished research output funded by Universities or research funders;
• Any well qualified person with a master’s degree from accredited institutions or institution with equivalent international education;
• Applicants shall have at least two years teaching experience in public universities after their second degree,
• First Degree in Economics or related functional areas that include; Agricultural Economics, Mathematics, Statistics.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.0 point scale upon completing Masters Degree or equivalent grading scale approved by ministry of Education (especially for international applicants).
• Evidence of English proficiency. For non-native English speakers or for those who have not possessed their degrees from Ethiopia, a TOEFL score (550) obtained within the last two years or a document certifying that English was the medium of instruction of the universities he/she  got his/her  degrees from (both  for undergraduate and second degrees) during the time he/she studied.
• Personal Statement (Personal motivation for coming to University of Gondar and enrolling in its Ph.D.  by Research Program and career plans after completing the PhD Program)
• Submitting Ph.D. concept paper/synopsis including the following points in brief: background, objectives, key areas of existing research, methodology, references)
• College certificates: MSc, official transcript of academic record, and certificate of graduation/ degree, MSc)
• Two recommendation letters from academic professors who can evaluate applicant’s scholastic ability and one immediate supervisor from his/her work place.