$35,328 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Political Science
- The PhD program in Political Science at the University of California, San Diego is consistently recognized as one of the top ten programs in the nation, as evidenced by the rankings of U.S. News & World Report and the National Academy of Sciences. They are also rated #1 in overall graduate student satisfaction in a recent National Doctoral Program Survey.
- As a full-time doctoral program—we admit only for the PhD—our primary goal is to prepare scholars to teach and conduct research at major research universities. Each year, from 15-20 new graduate students enter the program and spend an average of five years earning the PhD. As our placement history attests, the training and mentoring we provide has prepared students to land rewarding jobs at the world’s best universities and colleges.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $32685 | $32685 | $32685 | $32685 |
| Books and supply | $1179 | $1179 | $1179 | $1179 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $1464 | $1464 | $1464 | $1464 |
| Total Fees | $35328 | $35328 | $35328 | $35328 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree from a recognized university.
- Students should have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.