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    Master of Arts in Economics (MA)

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    Vancouver, CAMAIn-person1 year
    CA$32,394.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    32.8%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    40
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    CA$168.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Economics (MA) at University of British Columbia is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$32,394.

    About the program

    The program provides intensive training in theoretical and applied economics with specializations including development economics, economic history, applied and theoretical econometrics, economics of inequality and gender, environmental economics, industrial organization, international finance, international trade, labour economics, macroeconomics, applied and theoretical micro, political economy, and public economics.

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    QS: 34

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 93 overall (reading 22, writing 22, speaking 22, listening 22)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years (PGWP)

    CA$18,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Economics (MA) at University of British Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Economics (MA) at University of British Columbia is CA$32,394 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Economics (MA) at University of British Columbia online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Economics (MA) at University of British Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Economics (MA) at University of British Columbia take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Economics (MA) at University of British Columbia is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Economics (MA) at University of British Columbia?
    Master of Arts in Economics (MA) at University of British Columbia reports an acceptance rate of approximately 32.8%.
    How large is the Master of Arts in Economics (MA) at University of British Columbia cohort?
    Master of Arts in Economics (MA) at University of British Columbia typically enrolls around 40 students per cohort.