Overview

Broadly but not exclusively focused on the dynamics surrounding representation, equity, conflict, rights, and conflict resolution, the graduate Political Science program at Kent State University allows candidates to study important and timely questions under well-established scholars.

Features

Our focus on methodological skill, sophisticated research design, and faculty mentoring enables PhD candidates to develop their own research questions in a theoretically and empirically grounded manner.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scope and Epistemology

Quantitative Methods

Qualitative Research Methods

College Teaching in Political Science

Analytic Techniques of Policy-making

Program Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00

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Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

67 SCH

67-90

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

Political Science View 97 other PhDs in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Minimum 3.000 GPA on a 4.000 point scale

Official transcript(s)

GRE scores

Goal statement

Writing sample

Three letters of recommendation

English language proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year during 48 months.
National

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10706 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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