$82,314 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Political Science
The one-year MIT Master of Science in Political Science is designed for students who want to build proficiency in applied research so that they can pursue successful careers in government, business, and public policy. The MIT Political Science master's program emphasizes intensive preparation in a single field of study:
- American Politics
- Comparative Politics
- International Relations
- Models and Methods
- Political Economy
- Security Studies
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $77485 | $77485 |
| Health Insurance | $1344 | $1344 |
| Books and supply | $3089 | $3089 |
| Other Fees | $396 | $396 |
| Total Fees | $82314 | $82314 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- The students must have a bachelor’s degree(3 or 4 years) in any of the respective fields to apply for this program.
- The average GPA of the students in this program is 3.9.
- Students can apply with any bachelor’s degree but majority of the students come from these fields like Computer Science, Economics, Engineering (variety), Finance, Management, Math, Operations Research, Statistics…, etc.
Work Experience:
- Work experience is not required but many of the students have an average experience of 15 months.
Language Requirments:
- The students whose official language is not English are required to write IELTS or TOEFL exams before applying.
- The TOEFL cut-off for this program is 90 out of 120.
- The IELTS cut-off will be decided by the university department.
Language Requirement Exemption:
- Students who have received instruction in English in their primary and secondary schools and students who have been in the United States for four years or longer and have received a degree from an American institution.
Exam Requirments:
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MIT recommends that applicants interview with a member of the MIT Educational Council if available. Council members are MIT graduates who have volunteered to interview on behalf of the Office of Admissions.