MA Political Science at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Dive into the study of governance, politics, and policy with Iowa State University's Political Science graduate program. Rooted in rigorous academic inquiry and practical application, our program offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for careers in government, academia, and public service. Politics shapes all of our lives in significant ways, and the study of political science helps the world see beyond simplistic talking points and understand the impact of policy and its players.

Faculty: Graduate College | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall semester/financial aid: March 1; Fall semester/no aid: May 1; Summer semester: March 1; Spring semester: October 1 | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Areas of specialization/research: American Politics and Policy; Global Politics and Policy; Foundations of American Politics.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities