Top PHD in Political Science Colleges & Universities in Abroad in 2025 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#1Massachusetts Institute of Technology logo

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge

Massachusetts, Usa4.52%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $83.4K/YrLiving$21.3K/YrAdmission Ph.D Political ScienceGRE330IELTS7$83.4K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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#2University of Cambridge logo

University of Cambridge, Cambridge

England, Uk21%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $51.9K/Yr (£39,336/Yr)Admission Ph.D Politics and International ...IELTS7$51.9K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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9.7/10(6 Users)
#3Stanford University logo

Stanford University, Stanford

California, Usa4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $61.1K/YrLiving$34.3K/YrAdmission Ph.D Political ScienceGRE328TOEFL100PTE68$61.1K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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7.2/10(4 Users)
#4Cornell University logo

Cornell University, Ithaca

New York, Usa8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.8K/YrLiving$18.6K/YrAdmission Ph.D GovernmentIELTS7.0$20.8K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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5.7/10(11 Users)
#5Umich-Ann Arbor logo

Umich-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor

Michigan, 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
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9.7/10(17 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2026Ranked 45 by QS in 2026
#6King's College London logo

King's College London, London

England, 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
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8.3/10(26 Users)
#7UC-San Diego logo

UC-San Diego, San Diego

California, Usa25%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.1K/YrLiving$26.5K/YrAdmission Ph.D Political ScienceIELTS7PTE65$34.1K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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6.0/10(9 Users)
#8University of Birmingham logo

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

England, 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
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8.0/10(27 Users)
#9Emory University logo

Emory University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa11.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $59.9K/YrLiving$20.2K/YrAdmission Ph.D Political ScienceGMAT730TOEFL100$59.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(6 Users)
#10Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa61%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $66.3K/YrLiving$15.2K/YrAdmission Ph.D Political ScienceTOEFL79$66.3K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 18 by US News in 2025
#11Newcastle University logo

Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne

England, Uk87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.3K/Yr (£29,800/Yr)Admission Ph.D PoliticsIELTS7.0PTE69$39.3K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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7.3/10(19 Users)
#12Case Western Reserve University logo

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland

Ohio, Usa26%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $88K/YrLiving$6.5K/YrAdmission Ph.D Political ScienceIELTS7PTE61$88K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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6.7/10(4 Users)
#13University of York logo

University of York, York

England, 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
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5.7/10(12 Users)
#14Trinity College Dublin logo

Trinity College Dublin, Dublin

Dublin, 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
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9.7/10(16 Users)
#15Tufts University logo

Tufts University, Medford

Massachusetts, 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)
#16University of Leicester logo

University of Leicester, Leicester

England, 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
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7.7/10(9 Users)
#17University College Dublin logo

University College Dublin, Belfield

Dublin, 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
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9.0/10(15 Users)
#18Cardiff University logo

Cardiff University, Cardiff

Wales, 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
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9.0/10(20 Users)
#19University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa
Tuition:  $18.3K/YrAdmission Ph.D Political ScienceDuolingo110IELTS6.5$18.3K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
Programs
9.7/10(10 Users)
#20Loughborough University logo

Loughborough University, Loughborough

England, 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)