Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 60 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027; apply before January 2027
- Language: English
- Credits: 72 SCH
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Columbia, United States
- Discipline: Political Science
Overview
Key Benefits
Several faculty members have received awards and prizes for teaching excellence and innovative research. The Political Science program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia aims to train people as experts in the study of politics and government, while encouraging students to acquire a sufficient background in other disciplines to enable them to correlate their specialized knowledge with all aspects of modern life.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- politics
- government
- political science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: 3.0
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 59
Other Requirements
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 in last 60 hours and in political science courses
- Applicant should have at least 12 hours of upper-level course work in political science (recommended)
- An undergraduate major in an area other than political science may be acceptable
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 36,871 AUD / year (≈ 25,924 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 36,871 AUD / year (≈ 25,924 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 15,699 AUD / year (≈ 11,038 USD / year)
Living Costs — Columbia, United States
1,138–1,849 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

