PhD Government at Harvard University

Programme overview

The Department of Government at Harvard is a world leader in the study of political science, and the department’s faculty covers a wide range of fields and methodologies. The department’s breadth and depth allows you to pursue groundbreaking research on a variety of topics. The doctoral program’s diversity and flexibility enables scholars from all backgrounds and interests to thrive.

Faculty: Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Government | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

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Entry requirements

Harvard Griffin GSAS admission (programme-specific) - Writing Sample: A writing sample is required as part of the application and should be a recent scholarly or critical paper of any length. Personal Statement: Required. Standardized Tests: GRE General: Required.

USD 59,048 a year (2026-2027). Full tuition rate for the first two years of study (reduced in years 3-4); PhD students typically receive grants covering tuition. Source

Intake: Fall

Apply through the official page: https://gsas.harvard.edu/apply

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