Application Deadlines

Because the first two years of the PhD program is very structured, we encourage PhD students to enroll in the Fall. Students for the MA and MA/JD may enroll in the Spring or Summer semesters.

• The application deadline for Fall and Summer admission is May 1.
• The application deadline for Spring admission is November 1
• Applicants who wish to be considered for University fellowships should submit their application by December 1.
• Applicants who wish to be considered for Department financial assistance ( graduate teaching
  and research assistantship ) should send their applications by February 1.
  
• International applicants are encouraged to send their applications early to allow the processing of immigration documents.

Application Procedure

Step 1: Go to the website http://www.graduate.ku.edu/apply/index.shtml. You have two options: apply on-line or download a paper copy of the application. The Department encourages applicants to apply electronically to reduce the application-processing time. The website also has instructions about the application process. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.

Step 2: Send the following materials directly to:

The Graduate Secretary
Department of Economics
1460 Jayhawk Blvd. Rm. 415
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045

• Three  letters of recommendation  (download forms)
• Official transcripts from each university or college you have attended
• Supplementary Application (download forms)
• GRE Test Scores (Ph.D. applicants only) 
• TOEFL or IELTS scores (International applicants only)
• TOEFL-iBT replaces the TSE which is no longer offered (International applicants interested in Graduate Teaching Assistantship)
• Financial Resource Statement/Affidavit of Support (for international applicants only): The department will
  process your application even if you do not submit the financial certification forms. If an applicant is
  awarded a teaching assistantship, research assistantship or fellowship, then there will be no need for
  the financial certification forms. Otherwise, you will need proof of finance in order to be formally admitted
  and be issued an I-20 for an immigrant visa.
  

More Questions?  Please contact us at econgrad@ku.edu or (785) 864-2841. We also encourage you to read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).