OpenFieldUCalgary Master of Arts (MA) in Economics
Rigorous 12-to-24 month graduate program with specialized streams in environmental economics, financial econometrics, and regulatory policy analysis.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Four-year Bachelor's degree in Economics or related quantitative discipline with minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA (3.4+ competitive).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in each section) or TOEFL iBT 97.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE quantitative score of 160+ strongly recommended for international applicants.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Strong mathematical and statistical coursework (linear algebra, calculus, econometrics).
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Departmental financial support package of CAD $18,000 to $22,000/year via graduate teaching assistantships and awards
- Application fee
- CAD $145 international application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard Alberta graduate tuition offset by assistantships.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Fall admission deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Calgary documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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