Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Political Science
Overview
Education
It has a distinguished and diverse faculty strongly committed to working closely with graduate students; bright and dedicated graduate students, who typically receive full financial support to pursue their degrees; and a program that combines five traditional disciplinary major fields and the opportunity for several innovative minor programs. In March 2017, U.S. News and World report ranked the department 15th overall, 8th in International Relations, 14th in American Politics and 11th in…
Political Methodology.
Faculty members are integrally involved in graduate training, both in the classroom and through daily interaction with graduate students. Faculty work with students on research projects, which often result in collaborative papers and publications. The department gives graduate students opportunities to develop teaching skills, and faculty provide close mentoring of teaching and other professional development. The Political Science program is offered by The Ohio State University.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- American politics
- Comparative politics
- International politics
- Political theory
- Political methodology
- Political economy
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE®: Required
- GMAT: Required
English requirements
General requirements
- A Statement of Purpose (1 or 2 pages) describing your interest in political science, probable major field of study, and career goals.
- Curriculum vitae/resume of no more than two (2) pages.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation requested online through the application process is preferable, OR written on recommenders' original letterhead stationery, accompanied by completed Ohio State reference forms and mailed to the address below.
- A writing sample is required
- Official GRE scores
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 20,106 AUD / year (≈ 14,318 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 20,106 AUD / year (≈ 14,318 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 20,106 AUD / year (≈ 14,318 USD / year)
Living costs
Columbus, United States
1,320-2,134 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: PhD's scholarship opportunities for Political Science.
