Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Political Science)
5 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$34,053 /Yr
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $34053 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Books and supply | $1308 |
| Total Cost | $1308 |
Students (including international students) are often fully supported by a combination of teaching/research assistantships, grants and fellowships/scholarships.
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $32685 |
- The PhD program in Political Science at the University of California, San Diego is consistently recognized as one of the top ten programs in the nation, as evidenced by the rankings of U.S. News & World Report and the National Academy of Sciences. They are also rated #1 in overall graduate student satisfaction in a recent National Doctoral Program Survey.
- As a full-time doctoral program—we admit only for the PhD—our primary goal is to prepare scholars to teach and conduct research at major research universities. Each year, from 15-20 new graduate students enter the program and spend an average of five years earning the PhD. As our placement history attests, the training and mentoring we provide has prepared students to land rewarding jobs at the world’s best universities and colleges.
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree from a recognized university.
- Students should have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
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GRE scores are not required for Fall 2022 PhD applications.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International University Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 24,000/Yr$24,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| WHO Internship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Washington DC Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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