Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a specialization in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

University of Alberta

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Doctoral Degrees

Qualification

4 Years

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$6378

Fee

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Scholarships

Contingent on course offerings, students may choose to specialize in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics where this specialization is offered collaboratively by the Department of Economics and the Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology. Contact the department for further information on required course availability. Program Requirements: The PhD with a specialization in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics consists of at least ★36 in coursework and a thesis. Required courses (★30): ECON 503 - Microeconomic Theory I ECON 505 - Microeconomic Theory II ECON 566 - Environmental Economics ECON 567 ECON 581 - Macroeconomic Theory I ECON 582 - Macroeconomic Theory II ECON 591 - Graduate Research Workshop I ECON 598 - Econometric Theory and Applications ECON 599 - Applied Econometrics One ★3 graduate-level course in Agriculture and Resource Economics (AREC) approved by the department Elective courses (★6): Two ★3 graduate-level courses Thesis: Registration in 900-level THES. Comprehensive Exams: Students are required to successfully write macroeconomic and microeconomic comprehensive exams following completion of the first year of the program. Unsuccessful students will be recommended to withdraw from the program or change to the MA program. Candidacy Exam: Students are required to complete their ethics and professional development requirements prior to their candidacy exam. The candidacy exam must be completed by the end the third year. In preparation for the candidacy exam the student will prepare a paper answering a set of questions related to the thesis topic and methodology. The candidacy exam includes a presentation of a student's research and questions from the examination committee. Residence Requirement: The minimum period of residence is three academic years of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta. Length of Program: The time required to complete the PhD will vary according to the individual candidate; however, a minimum of four years is normally required. The maximum time to complete the PhD program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.

For international students

The Department's minimum admission requirements are an MA in Economics with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last ?60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. In addition, applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.2 on all MA coursework. English Language Proficiency: A TOEFL score of 92 (Internet-based) where applicable with a minimum of 21 in each band, or equivalent. A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS, with at least 6.5 in each band. Applications are open annually from September 1 through January 31 for admission in the Fall term. We offer one intake per year.

4 Years - Full time

Fee

CAD$8,874.00 (US$ 6,378) per yearGiven fees may be subject to change in future Please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

University of Alberta, North Campus, EDMONTON, Alberta (AB), T6G 2R3, Canada

AAEA Master's Scholarship

Value of scholarship

CAD$1,200.00 (US$ 872) total value

How to applay

By nomination only. Students should contact their department for details on their application process. Nominations are submitted to FGSR by the Department (or Faculty). The Graduate Scholarship Committee makes the final decision. Additional Information Deadlines on this page are approximations. Departments may have their own internal deadlines for adjudicating awards before submitting to FGSR. Please contact your department directly about deadlines. The value and number of awards and scholarships are determined yearly and may increase or decrease. Departments can confirm the current value of open awards and FGSR deadlines through GSMS.

Requierments

Superior Academic Achievement (a grade point average of 3.5 or greater in the most recent academic year - 12 credits minimum) Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology Nominee must have completed a minimum of 12 credits of coursework in their master's program Nominee must be majoring in agricultural economics, agri-food business management, or natural resources economics Nominee must demonstrate commitment, leadership, contribution, and initiative at the University, in the community, and in the agri-food industry Awarded on the basis of superior academic achievement Preference will be given to nominees who graduated from an Alberta high school If no suitable nominee is found, the scholarship will not be awarded Open to Canadian citizens. Open to permanent residents. Open to foreign nationals holding Canadian study permits. Open to applicants in masters programs. Open to applicants in course-based study programs. Open to applicants in thesis-based study programs.

Who can applay

All international

John and Patricia Schlosser Environment Scholarship

Value of scholarship

CAD$10,000.00 (US$ 7,264) total value

How to applay

By nomination only. Students should contact their department for details on their application process. Nominations are submitted to FGSR by the Department (or Faculty) and will be part of a competitive adjudication. The Graduate Scholarship Committee makes the final decision. Additional Information Deadlines on this page are approximations. Departments may have their own internal deadlines for adjudicating awards before submitting to FGSR. Please contact your department directly about deadlines. The value and number of awards and scholarships are determined yearly and may increase or decrease. Departments can confirm the current value of open awards and FGSR deadlines through GSMS.

Requierments

Awarded to a nominee whose research, scholarship, or creative work is judged to be a most outstanding contribution to our understanding, appreciation or amelioration of our earthly environment If no suitable candidate is available in any given year, the scholarship will not be awarded This award is paid out in September Open to Canadian citizens. Open to permanent residents. Open to foreign nationals holding Canadian study permits. Open to applicants in doctoral programs. Open to applicants in masters programs. Open to applicants in course-based study programs. Open to applicants in thesis-based study programs.

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One of the top five universities in Canada and the top 100 in the world, the University of Alberta (UAlberta) is a large, immersive and inspirational institution.
There are more than 200 undergraduate programs and 18 faculties across five campuses. Over 36,000 students call UAlberta home, with international students making up 7,000 of them. There are more than 130 nationalities represented at the university.
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The university strives to create an empowering student experience that prepares individuals to make a positive difference to the world after they graduate. UAlberta has one of the highest graduate employment rates in Canada, and the province of Alberta has the highest average salaries in the country.

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