Arts & Humanities
BA African American and African Studies
The Ohio State University, United States
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Entry terms for first-year applicants to the Columbus campus: Autumn 2027 and Spring 2027 (Spring 20
Arts & Humanities
The Ohio State University, United States
Ohio State's Department of Political Science ranks 18th overall by U.S. News (11th American Politics, 12th International Relations, 13th Political Methodology, 20th Comparative Politics). The five-year full-time PhD has a faculty strongly committed to working with graduate students, who typically receive full financial support.
Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Political Science | Duration: Five years full-time | Intake: Autumn 2027; application Dec 1, 2026, supporting documents Dec 11, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States
Students choose two primary fields from American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Methodology and Political Theory, plus a minor. Two years of coursework are followed by candidacy exams at the start of year three, a dissertation workshop in year three and a prospectus expected by year four.
The department places graduate students at top institutions.
Graduate School minimum criteria apply to all applicants. GRE General Test required (no minimum GPA stated; admitted students average 3.73). Three letters of recommendation, writing sample, statement of purpose (1-2 pages), CV (2 pages maximum), official transcripts. International applicants: IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo unless holding a U.S. degree. Applicants are reviewed for funding; students are typically funded five years with tuition waiver, stipend and health insurance.
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.
Intake: Autumn 2027; application Dec 1, 2026, supporting documents Dec 11, 2026
Duration: Five years full-time
Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/
Arts & Humanities
The Ohio State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
The Ohio State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
The Ohio State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
The Ohio State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
The Ohio State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
The Ohio State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
The Ohio State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
The Ohio State University, United States
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