Master of Arts [M.A] - Master [2 Years]
$30,000 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Arts [M.A] Political Science

  • MA in Political Science at The University of Chicago is a 2 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The department provides two degrees for the Program: MA and PhD.
  • The Department of Political Science has been a pioneer in the development of social scientific understandings of government and politics.
  • Students can select courses of considerable diversity, supplemented by guest lecturers and special seminars throughout the year.
  • Students have to complete project work in the last year under the guidance of faculty members.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $30000 $30000
Total Fees $30000 $30000

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
PTE Pearson Test of English 54 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
  • A GPA of at least 3.8 out of 4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, completed a master degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from an accredited institution 

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.