Political Science and International Affairs - Joint Program

Applicants must declare a primary field of either International Policy Analysis or Comparative Policy Analysis.

The number of students admitted to the Political Science and Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) Ph.D. degree is small and therefore very selective. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will need to show substantial strengths in other areas to be considered for admission.

GRE General is required.

A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language.

The following test(s) are accepted by this department:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
PTE (Pearson Test of English)

Minimum of 3 recommendations required.

Required

Statement of Purpose should include:

Your research interests and/or professional objectives in international affairs.
How your background has prepared you to pursue these objectives.
How the GPS program will help you achieve these objectives.

Required