Doctoral Program in Economics

The main research areas of the Doctoral program are the traditional ones in the area of economics: 

Research area that analyzes aggregate fluctuations and economic growth.

Research area of microeconomics that specializes in the design, evaluation and implementation of government programs and public policies.

Research area in microeconomic theory that analyzes the organization of industries and their economic consequences.

A research area in microeconomic theory that studies decision theory and game theory at an advanced level.

Research area in economic theory that studies the probabilistic models that support statistical analysis.

Research area specializing in the functioning and regulation of financial markets.

1. To hold a bachelor’s degree in economics or related disciplines issued by a Chilean or foreign university.
2. To submit documentation that certifies well-qualified studies in obtaining their Academic Degree or Professional Title. Also, to have a background of knowledge of the English language adequate to the requirements of the program.
3. To demonstrate adequate knowledge in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
4. GRE (Graduate Record Examination) general test score, which measures verbal, quantitative and analytical skills that have been acquired over several years and are not related to any specific field of study.

The following background information must be submitted in order to meet the application requirements:

1. Certificate of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, granted by a university of recognized prestige. In case of having academic degrees of foreign origin, these must be equivalent to those mentioned above. The equivalence will be based on the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), created by UNESCO, in force at the date of application. 
2. Transcripts of previous university studies.
3. Three letters of recommendation.
4. GRE (Graduate Record Examination) quantitative test score.
5. Application Form (containing letter of intent).

To obtain the academic degree of doctor, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• To be a doctoral candidate.
• To have completed and approved the study plan contained in the current resolution.
• To have spent at least four semesters in the program.
• To have certified command of the English language at an advanced level and with application in academic fields, equivalent to ALTE level 3 (Association Language Testers of Europe);
• To be authors on at least one scientific article under review in a mainstream journal or book. Exceptionally, the Doctoral Committee may authorize the non-fulfillment of this requirement when it is considered that this could favor the subsequent publication of articles of greater impact. 
• To have passed at least three transversal skills workshops, one of which must be of an ethical nature.
• To have completed a research stay/internship abroad, with teams working on topics related to the thesis. In duly justified cases of force majeure, the Doctoral Committee will be empowered to analyze and consider exceptional cases, to exempt the demand of this requirement.
• To have carried out an annual follow-up activity while the students were regular students, and another in the case of having been awarded residencies, and
• To have submitted the final version of the thesis, edited, and bound according to the editing standards established by the program.

In addition to the academic requirements mentioned above, at the time of applying for the doctoral degree of Economics, the student may not be registered as a debtor of any kind with the University.