The application fee cannot be waived and must be paid before the application can be accepted and reviewed. Once an applicant applies, applicants can track everything they need within GradCAS.

In addition to the steps for admission listed on UNT's Graduate Admissions page, international applicants should click here to review further application requirements and priority dates.

GRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MS IN ECONOMICS

Required courses prior to admission to the MS Econ program include a grade of A or B (or the equivalent) in:

Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory

Calculus I (Calculus II preferred but not mandatory)

Calculus-based Statistics - any of the following courses at UNT or their equivalent at the applicant's institution:

• DSCI 3710 (Business Statistics)
• MATH 3680 (Applied Statistics)
• MATH 4650 (Statistics)
• ECON 4630 (Data Analysis in Economics)

All Applicants are required to submit through the GradCAS application portal:

• Full college transcripts - Transcripts must be submitted directly by the applicant's institution(s).
• GPA requirement for UNT consideration - Graduate applicants to UNT are evaluated holistically, based on specific departmental and program requirements. Successful candidates typically meet a GPA minimum of 3.00 in the undergraduate degree.
• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores - GRE scores not more than five (5) years old are required for admission. It is recommended to take the test at least 30 days prior to the application deadline to ensure scores are received by the University of North Texas by the applicantion deadline. The GRE score is a significant component of the admission decision. Preference is given to applicants with combined quantitative and verbal GRE score above 300, and quantitative score 155 and above. The UNT school code for the GRE is 6481.

• UNT degree program applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. Minimum TOEFL score requirement is 79; Minimum IELTS score is 6.0; Minimum PTE score is 53; Minimum DET score is 100 (scores must be less than 2 years old). The Division of International Affairs provides a complete list of ways to demonstrate English language proficiency. Click here to  access "English Proficiency Requirements."

Applicants seeking funding also must submit the following materials through GradCAS:

1. A personal essay - Applicants must submit a personal essay of no more than 1,000 words summarizing their accomplishments and their motivation for obtaining a graduate degree in economics. 
2. A current resume or vita - listing any research projects, honors or accomplishments, volunteer work or community service, and examples of leadership roles.
3. Two letters of recommendation - Two letters of recommendation should be solicited from people familiar with the applicant's academic potential. No special form or format is required. Applicants should have their recommenders send their letters directly to the Department of Economics at Econ-GradAdvising@unt.edu.

Important: An admission decision cannot be made until all materials are received and processed by the Department of Economics graduate admissions team. Applicants can track their application status through GradCAS.

DEADLINES FOR FALL SEMESTER ADMISSION

We admit students to begin our Master's program beginning each Fall term.

Application Deadline if seeking funding: March 01

Domestic applicants' deadlines: June 15

Application Deadline if not seeking funding: June 15

Additional deadlines for International Students