Economics - PhD

Academic Requirements

To gain admission to the Economics PhD program at the University of Victoria, applicants must meet specific academic requirements set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Here are the key points to consider:

• Completion of an acceptable master’s degree (or equivalent) from an institution recognized by UVic.
• Any requirements specific to the Economics PhD program.

Alternatively, applicants may be considered if they have the equivalent of an A- average in the last two years of a bachelor’s degree, along with any specific program requirements.

For international students, it is essential to review the specific requirements that may apply. If you are a Vietnamese or Asian student, please ensure you check for any additional details that may pertain to your application.

It is important to note that transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases. If you have any questions or need clarification regarding the application process, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

To attend the University of Victoria (UVic) for the Economics - PhD program, you must demonstrate English language proficiency. The following tests are accepted as proof of proficiency:

• CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)
  • A score of at least 70 with no component below 60.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE)
  • A score of at least 180 with no component below 170.
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • A score of at least 6.5 with no section less than 6.0.
  • Only the academic IELTS is accepted, not the general version.
  • IELTS Academic One Skill Retake is accepted.
• MET (Michigan English Test)
  • A score of at least 64 with no section less than 60.
• PTE (Pearson Test of English)
  • A score of 65 with no skill less than 60.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • For tests taken after January 21, 2026: a score of at least 4.5 with no section less than 4.0.
  • For tests taken before January 21, 2026: a score of at least 90 with no section less than 20.
  • Both the TOEFL iBT taken at a test centre and the iBT home edition are accepted.
  • TOEFL MyBest Scores are accepted.
  • UVic’s TOEFL institution code is 0989.

Official test score reports must be sent directly to UVic by the testing agency. Please note that we cannot accept test scores more than two years old.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.