Dr. Afshin Nikzad

Associate Professor

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Biography

Afshin Nikzad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Southern California. His academic focus includes the study of market design, particularly in the areas of mechanism design and matching markets. Nikzad has contributed significantly to the field through his research and publications, which explore various aspects of economic theory and application within these specialized domains.

Research Interests

Market Mechanism Design Matching Markets

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.