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    Providence, USMAIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $74,568.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    16
    Cohort
    students
    8
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Economics at Brown University is a 8-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Providence, US. Tuition is $74,568 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    A rigorous, one-year Master of Arts program providing advanced training in economic theory, econometrics, and applied economic analysis. Students complete eight core courses and take written core examinations in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.

    Focus: research
    QS World University Rankings (Economics and Econometrics): #41
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min All applicants must take the verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections of the Graduate Record Examination.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min recommended minimum score for admission consideration is 90 on the Internet-based test
    IELTS
    optional
    Min recommended minimum overall band score is 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $33,180.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Economics at Brown University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Economics at Brown University is $74,568 across 8 required credits.
    Is Economics at Brown University online or in-person?
    Economics at Brown University is offered in-person.
    How long does Economics at Brown University take to complete?
    Economics at Brown University is structured around 1 year and 8 credits.
    Is Economics at Brown University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Economics at Brown University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Economics at Brown University cohort?
    Economics at Brown University typically enrolls around 16 students per cohort.