The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada is accepting applications for its PhD in Economics program for the September 2027 intake. Eligible full-time doctoral students can receive a minimum annual funding package of CAD 40,000 for their first four years.
This brings the minimum funding package to CAD 160,000 over four years. Both Canadian and international applicants, including students from Pakistan, can qualify after securing admission and meeting the applicable funding conditions.
The application deadline is December 21, 2026. Based at UBC’s Vancouver School of Economics, the research-focused program covers fields including development economics, econometrics, international trade and public economics.
UBC Economics PhD Scholarship 2027: Key Details
| Scholarship Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| University | University of British Columbia (UBC) |
| Country | Canada |
| Academic Unit | Vancouver School of Economics |
| Degree Level | PhD |
| Study Field | Economics |
| Minimum Annual Funding | CAD 40,000 |
| Funding Duration | First four years |
| Minimum Total Funding | CAD 160,000 |
| Historical Median Annual Gross Funding | CAD 46,889 |
| Eligible Applicants | Canadian and international students |
| Academic Requirement | Generally B+ or equivalent; program-specific requirements apply |
| English Requirements | IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 125 or TOEFL iBT 93 under the previous scoring system |
| Recommendation Letters | Three |
| GRE Requirement | Required for some applicants |
| Study Mode | On-campus |
| Program Start | September 2027 |
| Application Deadline | December 21, 2026 |
What Does the CAD 40,000 Annual Funding Package Cover?
UBC provides eligible full-time PhD students at its Vancouver campus with a minimum annual funding package of CAD 40,000. The university introduced this increased minimum funding requirement in September 2026, covering domestic and international doctoral students.
Students may receive support through university scholarships, external awards, research assistantships, teaching assistantships and graduate academic assistantships. However, the exact combination depends on each student’s funding arrangements.
UBC’s historical funding statistics for September 2024 to August 2025 show that supported Economics PhD students received median annual gross funding of CAD 46,889. After tuition and student fees, the median annual net funding stood at CAD 37,054.
These historical figures provide context rather than a guarantee of what each student will receive. Applicants should therefore review their individual offers to understand the funding available to them.
Tuition Fees and Additional Financial Support
UBC charges tuition for its Economics PhD program, so applicants should consider these costs when planning their finances. The published first-year tuition figures are approximately CAD 10,081.65 for international students and CAD 5,738.52 for domestic students.
Eligible international students may also receive an International Tuition Award worth up to CAD 3,200 annually. Additional student fees are listed at approximately CAD 1,203.20 per year.
However, the minimum funding package does not automatically mean that UBC waives all tuition fees. Candidates should confirm the latest charges and the terms of their funding offers before accepting admission.
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