Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting March 2028
- Apply before Aug 2027 (International). This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
200 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
Economics
Overview
This Doctoral Program in Economics at the University of Melbourne is jointly offered by the Department of Economics and Australia's pre-eminent economic and social policy research institution, the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research.
The diversity and depth of available research advisors and research topics in theoretical and applied economics in Australia is unparalleled in the region.
The Doctoral Program in Economics is made up of a 2-year Master of Commerce coursework program followed by a 3-year PhD.
Generous scholarships (full fee waivers and a stipend of AUD$30,000 per year) are available for high-performing applicants through the University of Melbourne.
Top-up funding of AUD $10,000 available for research, experiments and conferences during the research phase of the program.
Where will this take me?
The Melbourne Business School Doctoral program prepares graduates for research and teaching careers at top-ranked educational institutions and for careers where world-class research and advanced analytical skills are necessary.
Programme Structure
Specialisation topics:
- Behavioural Economics
- Development Economics
- Econometric Theory
- Economic Design
- Economics of Education
- Economics of Innovation
- Experimental Economics
- Financial Economics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Code: 056955G | 096133D
- Previous academic transcripts, including evidence of completions if applicable.
- Evidence of English language requirements
- GMAT/GRE score sheets
- Curriculum Vitae. A current CV outlining your all complete and incomplete academic qualifications and work experience, and details of any research publications (if relevant).
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 56,992 AUD / year
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): Free
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) funded: eligible domestic students are exempt from paying tuition fees.
Living costs
Melbourne, Australia: 1,501-2,659 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Economics.
- University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships — Grant 135000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, Provided by university (University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia).
- Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, Independent provider (Australian Government).
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026, Independent provider (U.S. government).
- Veterans' Fund Indigenous Scholarships — Grant 40000 AUD, Deadline: 30 Sep 2026, Merit-based, Independent provider (American Australian Association (AAA)).
- Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 21 Nov 2026, Independent provider (Australian Government Department of Education).
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026, Independent provider (ServiceScape).
- VisaEnvoy Scholarships — Grant 4000 AUD, Deadline: 20 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Independent provider (VisaEnvoy).
- ACES Scholarships — Grant 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026, Independent provider (ACES Education Fund).
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, Independent provider (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation).
- Destination Australia — Grant 15000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, Independent provider (Province of Lower Austria).
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based, Independent provider (IvyPanda).
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027, Independent provider (Voice Talent Online).
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Independent provider (Salvado Law).
- MVC Vocational Education Scholarships — Grant 2000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, Independent provider (Meridian Vocational College).
- MVC Young Chef's Club Award — Grant 2000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, Independent provider (Meridian Vocational College).
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Independent provider (Anonymous Hope Fund).
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Independent provider (Leopold Figl Foundation).
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified, Independent provider (IELTS from 6 to 9).
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027, Independent provider (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme).