OpenFieldQueen's Master of Arts (MA) in Economics
Twelve-month intensive graduate program renowned across North America for quantitative training, macroeconomic policy, econometrics, and placement into prestigious PhD programs and the Bank of Canada.
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 Honours Bachelor's degree in Economics or related quantitative discipline with minimum B+ average.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 88.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE quantitative score of 160+ strongly recommended for international applicants.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Strong mathematical preparation in multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and 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 $110 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard Ontario 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 Queen's University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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