Overview
Twenty one faculty members teach and conduct research in the major subfields of the discipline: American, comparative, international relations, public policy and administration, political theory, and political methodology, with sub-specializations in public law, political communication, political psychology, French and European politics, American foreign policy, gender and politics, environmental policy, and qualitative methodology.
Student Opportunities:
- Our Political Science Ph.D. at Washington State University is designed to give students substantive flexibility in mapping out their program of study.
- Students choose from one major foundational training area within which they will focus for their preliminary exams.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Behavior and Psychology
- Theory and Philosophy
- American Politics
- Global Politics
- Public Policy/Public Administration
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 56
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from regionally accredited institution. Typically, students should have completed a minimum of four years of study beyond grade 12.
- Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a B grade or better.
- Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. If the transcripts are not in English, an unofficial copy of the transcript in the applicant's native language, along with its English translation, is acceptable.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (applies to you, non-residents): 21,693 AUD / year (≈ 15,109 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 21,693 AUD / year (≈ 15,109 USD / year)
- Domestic (applies to you, in-state): 10,109 AUD / year (≈ 7,041 USD / year)
Living costs
Pullman, United States: 1,298-2,164 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Political Science.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- India Research Scholarship Fund — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Jan 2027 — Washington State University, Pullman, United States
- Tilford and Jane Gribble Memorial Fund — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Jan 2027 — Washington State University, Pullman, United States
- Zeno and Kay Katterle Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based — Washington State University, Pullman, United States
- Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) — Independent provider, Grant, 72000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — The Belgian American Educational Foundation
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- Other Scholarships For Graduate Students — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified — Education USA
- Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam — Independent provider, Grant, 40000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027 — Education USA
- Next 100 (Kitas 100) — Independent provider, Grant, 25600 USD, Deadline Not specified — Government of the Republic of Lithuania
- Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students — Independent provider, Grant, 20000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027 — Education USA
- The Fulbright Program — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified — Education USA
- Fulbright-Masaryk Award — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 01 Nov 2026 — Education USA
- International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs — Independent provider, Grant, 30000 USD, Deadline Not specified — Education USA
- Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant, 30000 USD, Deadline Not specified — Education USA
- Hope For Addiction Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based — Samba Recovery
- Hope for Humanity Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 10 Feb 2027, Merit-based — The Estevez Group
- The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 08 Feb 2027, Merit-based — Blossom Law
- The Marietta Blau Grant — Independent provider, Grant, 1580 EUR, Deadline Not specified — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Tatra Banka Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 5000 EUR, Deadline 30 Jun 2027 — Education USA
- Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 07 Dec 2026, Merit-based — Rob Henley of Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — Independent provider, Grant, 12500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026, Need-based — The International Peace Scholarship Fund
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
- OAS Academic Scholarship Program — Independent provider, Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Merit-based — The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
- The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Merit-based — The Crowder Law Firm
- Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Jan 2027 — Digital Responsibility
- Saving Smiles Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 02 Dec 2026, Merit-based — Alexandria Dental Art
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Monthly Scholarship Series — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline Anytime — MPOWER Financing
- Fulbright Master's And PhD Grants - Türkiye — Independent provider, Grant, 50000 USD, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based — Education USA
- Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1250 USD, Deadline 15 Oct 2026, Merit-based — SHAPE America
- Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC Volunteer Service Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 2500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026, Merit-based — Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC
- InclusiveSkies Foundation Bessie Coleman Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 2500 USD, Deadline 15 Jan 2027, Merit-based — Aero Law Center
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — Independent provider, Grant, 12500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026 — The International Peace Scholarship Fund
- The Higher Foundation Grant — Independent provider, Grant, 500 USD, Deadline Anytime, Merit-based — The Higher Foundation
- Community Leaders Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 02 Feb 2027 — Spencer & Associates
- Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. $1,000 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Merit-based — Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.
- The Higher Foundation Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline Anytime, Merit-based — The Higher Foundation
- College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Sep 2027, Merit-based — College JumpStart Scholarship
- Young Scholar's Award — Independent provider, Grant, 400 USD, Deadline 15 Oct 2026 — SETC
- The Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based — U.S. government
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based — Amber Scholar
- From Conflict to Growth Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 2500 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026, Merit-based — Happy Even After
- General Named Endowed Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based — United Methodist Church
- Young Legal Professionals Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 15 Feb 2027, Merit-based — Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett
- Providing Support to Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 2500 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026, Merit-based — NextLaw PLLC
- Design Competition Awards — Independent provider, Grant, 125 USD, Deadline 28 Feb 2027 — SETC
- Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 500 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Merit-based — Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.
- Aaliyah Lee Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026, Merit-based — The National Parent Volunteer Association
- Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise (KEAP) Awards — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 15 Oct 2026 — SETC
- Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas Drive Smart, Live Safe Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 2500 USD, Deadline 01 Apr 2027, Merit-based — Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas
- Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund — Independent provider, Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline 19 Mar 2027 — Blumenthal Performing Arts
- Staten Island Accident 2026 $1,000 Scholarship Essay Competition — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Merit-based — Staten Island Injury Lawyers
- George Garrett Award — Independent provider, Grant, 2000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based — Association of Writers & Writing Programs
- Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Jul 2027 — Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers
- The Haque Law Wings of Expression Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 01 Apr 2027, Merit-based — Haque Law
- STEM Supplemental Award — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based — U.S. government
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based — Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
- Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios — Independent provider, Grant, 40000 USD, Deadline Not specified — Education USA
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based — Leopold Figl Foundation
- CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 10 Oct 2026, Need-based — CouponBirds
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme