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    Political Science

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    Davis, USMAJDIn-person
    $61,383.00
    Tuition
    27%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    8
    Cohort
    students
    $155.00
    App fee

    Political Science at University of California-Davis is a in-person MAJD program based in Davis, US. Tuition is $61,383.

    About the program

    The Master of Arts in Political Science is offered only en route to the Ph.D., focusing on graduate study and research in politics and political systems at local, national, and international levels, including institutions, political behavior, values, change, parties, pressure groups, bureaucracies, justice, national security, and international affairs.

    Focus: research
    US News #25 Political Science

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Most admitted applicants score above the 85th percentile verbal and 75th percentile quantitative (no strict minimum)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum TOEFL iBT score for admission is 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min minimum IELTS score is 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,370.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Political Science at University of California-Davis cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Political Science at University of California-Davis is $61,383.
    Is Political Science at University of California-Davis online or in-person?
    Political Science at University of California-Davis is offered in-person.
    What GPA is required for Political Science at University of California-Davis?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA
    How competitive is Political Science at University of California-Davis?
    Political Science at University of California-Davis reports an acceptance rate of approximately 27%.
    How large is the Political Science at University of California-Davis cohort?
    Political Science at University of California-Davis typically enrolls around 8 students per cohort.