Overview
The Political Science program from the University at Buffalo is oriented to the scientific study of politics of all types. Whether our graduate students seek to study international relations, American politics, public law or foreign political systems, UB's Department of Political Science is committed satisfying student interests in each of these areas.
Career
The PhD in Political Science prepares students for careers in education and research at the university level. We make every effort to ensure our doctoral students receive the breadth and depth of training that will enable them to excel as leaders in the discipline. We strive to create a demographically and ideologically diverse student body within our graduate program.
Programme structure
Courses include:
- Political Inquiry
- Statistics for Social Science
- Formal Theory
- American Politics
- Comparative Politics
- International Politics
- Public Law
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA 3
- GRE Required
- GMAT Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test 120
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 55
- IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
To be eligible for graduate study at UB, we expect:
- A bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited/government recognized college or university. Most such degrees will be four or more years in length; UB recognizes some three-year degrees, but not all.
- A B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher from your bachelor's degree (or equivalent) courses. Grade point averages from non-U.S. universities will be evaluated by UB's Office of International Admissions.
- Appropriate standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.).
- Letters of recommendation.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 36,312 AUD / year (≈ 25,740 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 36,312 AUD / year (≈ 25,740 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 15,955 AUD / year (≈ 11,310 USD / year)
Living costs
Buffalo, United States: 1,298-2,201 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Political Science. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) — Grant 72,000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- Other Scholarships For Graduate Students — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
- Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies — Grant 300,000 HKD — Deadline 30 Sep 2026
- Fulbright-Masaryk Award — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 01 Nov 2026
- Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam — Grant 40,000 USD — Deadline 31 Mar 2027
- Next 100 (Kitas 100) — Grant 25,600 USD — Deadline Not specified
- Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students — Grant 20,000 USD — Deadline 31 Mar 2027
- Veterans' Fund Indigenous Scholarships — Grant 40,000 AUD — Deadline 30 Sep 2026
- The Fulbright Program — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
- Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships — Grant 30,000 USD — Deadline Not specified
- Marshall Scholarships — Grant 38,000 GBP — Deadline 16 Sep 2026
- International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs — Grant 30,000 USD — Deadline Not specified
- Hope for Humanity Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 10 Feb 2027
- The Marietta Blau Grant — Grant 1,580 EUR — Deadline Not specified
- The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 08 Feb 2027
- Hope For Addiction Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 28 Feb 2027
- The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 30 Jan 2027
- Saving Smiles Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 02 Dec 2026
- Tatra Banka Scholarship — Grant 5,000 EUR — Deadline 30 Jun 2027
- Uplifting Communities Scholarship — Grant 1,500 USD — Deadline 28 Sep 2026
- Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 07 Dec 2026
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — Grant 12,500 USD — Deadline 15 Dec 2026
- Don't Text and Drive Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 30 Sep 2026
- Building Bridges Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 30 Sep 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- OAS Academic Scholarship Program — Grant 10,000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Grant 3,500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
- Monthly Scholarship Series — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline Anytime
- Fulbright Master's And PhD Grants - Türkiye — Grant 50,000 USD — Deadline Not specified
- Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship — Grant 1,250 USD — Deadline 15 Oct 2026
- Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC Volunteer Service Scholarship — Grant 2,500 USD — Deadline 15 Dec 2026
- InclusiveSkies Foundation Bessie Coleman Scholarship — Grant 2,500 USD — Deadline 15 Jan 2027
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — Grant 12,500 USD — Deadline 15 Dec 2026
- The Higher Foundation Grant — Grant 500 USD — Deadline Anytime
- Community Leaders Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 02 Feb 2027
- Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. $1,000 Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Higher Foundation Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline Anytime
- Young Scholar's Award — Grant 400 USD — Deadline 15 Oct 2026
- College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 30 Sep 2027
- The Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant 6,000 USD — Deadline 31 Jan 2027
- From Conflict to Growth Scholarship — Grant 2,500 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- General Named Endowed Scholarships — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
- Young Legal Professionals Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 15 Feb 2027
- Providing Support to Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship — Grant 2,500 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- Design Competition Awards — Grant 125 USD — Deadline 28 Feb 2027
- Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship — Grant 500 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Aaliyah Lee Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas Drive Smart, Live Safe Scholarship — Grant 2,500 USD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027
- Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise (KEAP) Awards — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 15 Oct 2026
- Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund — Grant 10,000 USD — Deadline 19 Mar 2027
- Staten Island Accident 2026 $1,000 Scholarship Essay Competition — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- George Garrett Award — Grant 2,000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship — Grant 2,500 USD — Deadline 01 Oct 2026
- Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 31 Jul 2027
- The Haque Law Wings of Expression Scholarship — Grant 3,000 USD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027
- Military Family Background – "Life Opportunities & Hardships" Scholarship — Grant 2,500 USD — Deadline 01 Oct 2026
- STEM Supplemental Award — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant 1,000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant 3,000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios — Grant 40,000 USD — Deadline Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship — Grant 3,000 USD — Deadline 10 Oct 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant 1,500 USD — Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12,000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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