PhD Political Science at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The Department of Political Science offers work leading to the Master of Arts in Political Science and the Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science. Interdepartmental concentrations in Black Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, Survey Research Methodology, and Violence Studies are available to students in these programs.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Minimum 96 semester hours required. Required courses include Data Analysis I; Theories of Democracy and Representation; Data Analysis II; Research Design and Methods; Seminar in Political Theory; Seminar in Urban Politics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prior degree: No restrictions. GPA: At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study. Tests: None. Letters of recommendation: Three required, preferably from faculty members in political science or cognate disciplines who are familiar with the applicant’s training and ability. Personal statement: Required. The statement should address the applicant’s academic goals.

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.

Graduate and professional programmes admit for Fall, Spring and Summer terms depending on the programme; applications for Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 are expected to open on August 1, 2026.

Graduate and professional application deadlines are set per programme, with separate deadlines for domestic and international applicants for most non-online programmes; optional earlier priority, recommended or fellowship dates apply to both.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uic.edu/admissions/

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