2026-2027 Admission Requirements for the Graduate Major in Economics - Master of Quantitative Economics

Admissions Requirements for the Graduate Major in Economics - Master of Quantitative Economics


APPLYING

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply

November 1, 2025 (Round 1), December 1, 2025 (Round 2), March 15, 2026 (Round 3)

Admission Limited to

Fall

Exams & GRE Types

GRE: Optional

Letters of Recommendation

2

UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements

Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a full record of prior university experience (it is strongly recommended that applicants have undergraduate coursework in economics, mathematics, and statistics), a list of previous work experience, and a statement of purpose.

Program Name

Economics - Master of Quantitative Economics
(Economics)

Leading to the
degree of

M.Q.E

Major Code

00HB

Address

8283 Bunche Hall
Box 951477
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1477

Phone

(424) 877-0039

Email

mqe-office@econ.ucla.edu

Website

master.econ.ucla.edu