Ask big questions.
Understand a changing world.
Understand a changing world.
The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and hands-on learning about pressing economic issues.
Undergraduate Programs
Learn from some of the world’s leading experts in a wide variety of fields, including industrial organization, labour, economic history, macro-economics, political economy, international trade and more.
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VSE Highlights
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One of the top economics schools in Canada
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Ranked amongst the top 25 worldwide
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Strong research productivity & expertise amongst faculty
Graduate Programs
Gain a specialized knowledge of economic theory, practice and research in our Master of Arts (MA) program or our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the Vancouver School of Economics at UBC.
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Why Graduate School at the VSE
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Training in an array of theoretical, empirical, and policy-related fields
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MAs secure positions at the Bank of Canada, Statistics Canada, KPMG and more
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PhD graduates achieve academic research positions (tenure-track)
Research
Explore our research streams, centres and our work towards policy discussions.
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I chose the VSE for my MA & PhD because their programs offer a wide array of specializations and electives, the chance to work with outstanding researchers, and the luxury of learning from some of the best teachers I have known. A great experience for anyone motivated to excel professionally!
Vibhu Pratyush
Current PhD student