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
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadline: Dec 2 (national); Nov 30 (international)
Language
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Disciplines
Political Science View 84 other PhDs in Political Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The equivalent of a four-year bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent) for the last bachelor's or advanced degree earned.
- Transcripts or other credentials documenting that you have completed prerequisite academic work.
- Standardized test score (GRE or GMAT)
Tuition Fee
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International
43128 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43128 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
38693 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38693 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
12092 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12092 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Columbus
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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