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Master of Arts [M.A] [Political Science] From Iowa State University

Ames, IowaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1858established year
36158enrollment
Public
8.9/10

Master of Arts [M.A] (Political Science)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #301 out of 1001 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$32,497 /Yr


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$32497

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Books and supply$700
Total Cost$700

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$29953
2021$28644

Important Dates

The university has a rolling admission policy
EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake Mar 1, 2025
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Mar 1, 2025
Priority Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake For Funding Consideration May 1, 2025
  • MA in Political Science is a 2 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis
  • Most of the students pursue a Master of Arts (M.A.) in political science in one of the three concentration areas: public policy, global politics, and American politics.
  • This is a 30 credit program where full-time students take three courses per semester and typically graduate in two years.
  • The low-residency online option is available for this degree, and students can choose either the thesis or creative component.
  • Their curriculum is flexible enough that a student could actually fulfill the requirements for two of the concentrations in two years.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for the program.

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

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.


Scores Required

85 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

57 / 89

Avg. Score in

PTE

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Students do not need to submit a minimum GMAT score and GRE exam scores for taking admission.


Ranking

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Arts 401 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #37 out of 139 in USA 2025)

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