| #1 |  Massachusetts Institute of Technology, CambridgeMassachusetts, Usa4.52%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $83.4K/YrLiving: $21.3K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Political ScienceGRE330IELTS7$83.4K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs | -- |
| #2 |  University of Cambridge, CambridgeEngland, Uk21%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $51.9K/Yr (£39,336/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Politics and International ...IELTS7$51.9K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs | 9.7/10(6 Users) |
| #3 |  Stanford University, StanfordCalifornia, Usa4%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $61.1K/YrLiving: $34.3K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Political ScienceGRE328TOEFL100PTE68$61.1K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs | 7.2/10(4 Users) |
| #4 |  Cornell University, IthacaNew York, Usa8%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $20.8K/YrLiving: $18.6K/YrAdmission | Ph.D GovernmentIELTS7.0$20.8K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs | 5.7/10(11 Users) |
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| #5 |  Umich-Ann Arbor, Ann ArborMichigan, Usa16%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $57.4K/YrLiving: $21K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Social Work and Social Scie...IELTS7.0PTE68$57.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 9.7/10(17 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2026Ranked 45 by QS in 2026 |
| #6 |  King's College London, LondonEngland, Uk13%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $35.7K/Yr (£27,053/Yr)Living: $20.6K/Yr (£15,636/Yr)Admission | Ph.D PoliticsIELTS6.5PTE62$39.6K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 3+ More Programs | 8.3/10(26 Users) |
| #7 |  UC-San Diego, San DiegoCalifornia, Usa25%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $34.1K/YrLiving: $26.5K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Political ScienceIELTS7PTE65$34.1K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs | 6.0/10(9 Users) |
| #8 |  University of Birmingham, BirminghamEngland, Uk13%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $28.2K/Yr (£21,360/Yr)Living: $11.5K/Yr (£8,694/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Local Government StudiesGRE298TOEFL80PTE60$28.2K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program | 8.0/10(27 Users) |
| #9 |  Emory University, AtlantaGeorgia, Usa11.1%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $59.9K/YrLiving: $20.2K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Political ScienceGMAT730TOEFL100$59.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 6.8/10(6 Users) |
| #10 |  Ohio State University, ColumbusOhio, Usa61%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $66.3K/YrLiving: $15.2K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Political ScienceTOEFL79$66.3K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs | 8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 18 by US News in 2025 |
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| #11 |  Newcastle University, Newcastle upon TyneEngland, Uk87%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $39.3K/Yr (£29,800/Yr)Admission | Ph.D PoliticsIELTS7.0PTE69$39.3K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs | 7.3/10(19 Users) |
| #12 |  Case Western Reserve University, ClevelandOhio, Usa26%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $88K/YrLiving: $6.5K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Political ScienceIELTS7PTE61$88K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs | 6.7/10(4 Users) |
| #13 |  University of York, YorkEngland, Uk79%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $36.8K/Yr (£27,900/Yr)Living: $10.1K/Yr (£7,657/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Environment and PoliticsTOEFL87PTE61$36.8K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program | 5.7/10(12 Users) |
| #14 |  Trinity College Dublin, DublinDublin, Ireland33.5%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $24.1K/Yr (€20,930/Yr)Living: $10.9K/Yr (€9,450/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Political Science$24.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 9.7/10(16 Users) |
| #15 |  Tufts University, MedfordMassachusetts, Usa9.69%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $30.8K/YrLiving: $19.6K/YrAdmission | Ph.D International Relations$30.8K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs | 10.0/10(4 Users) |
| #16 |  University of Leicester, LeicesterEngland, Uk72%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $26K/Yr (£19,700/Yr)Living: $8.8K/Yr (£6,700/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Politics and International ...IELTS6.5$26K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 7.7/10(9 Users) |
| #17 |  University College Dublin, BelfieldDublin, Ireland42%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $33.5K/Yr (€29,100/Yr)Living: $10.2K/Yr (€8,863/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Politics and International ...Duolingo120TOEFL90PTE63$33.5K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs | 9.0/10(15 Users) |
| #18 |  Cardiff University, CardiffWales, Uk20%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $35.2K/Yr (£26,700/Yr)Living: $11.4K/Yr (£8,670/Yr)Admission | Ph.D International Relations and...IELTS6.5PTE62$35.2K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 3+ More Programs | 9.0/10(20 Users) |
| #19 |  University of Utah, Salt Lake CityUtah, Usa | Tuition: $18.3K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Political ScienceDuolingo110IELTS6.5$18.3K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs | 9.7/10(10 Users) |
| #20 |  Loughborough University, LoughboroughEngland, Uk68%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $28.4K/Yr (£21,500/Yr)Living: $13.3K/Yr (£10,080/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Politics and International ...IELTS6.5PTE62$28.4K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs | 7.5/10(10 Users) |