Overview
The Political Science program from 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
- Basic Statistics for Social Science
- Intermediate Statistics for Social Science
- Formal Theory
- An other advanced methods course approved by the Graduate Committee
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Sociology Public Policy Political Science View 50 other PhDs in Sociology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission requirements vary by program, but here we provide some general graduate admission requirements. Once you've read these general requirements, please contact your desired department for specific advice and details on submitting your application and documents.
To be eligible for graduate study at UB, we expect:
- A B-grade or higher
- Appropriate standardized test scores (DAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, PCAT, etc.). Not all programs require test scores. See the official academic test scores section below for more information.
- Letters of recommendation.
- An internship or relevant work experience (for some programs).
Tuition Fee
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International
11550 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11550 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
11550 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11550 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
5655 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5655 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Buffalo
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.