Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Political Science in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Our Ph.D. program seeks candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic potential and whose research interests align with our Department's strengths. Applicants should possess a well-defined intellectual direction.
A distinctive feature of our program is the close collaboration between faculty and graduate students. We admit 9-11 Ph.D. candidates annually - a cohort size that fosters diverse perspectives while maintaining personalized faculty mentorship for each student.
We actively connect our graduate students with the wider political science community. Through our Dauer Lecture Series, distinguished scholars visit campus to share cutting-edge research and engage with our academic community. Students receive departmental and institutional support to present their work at regional and national conferences.
Our Professional Development Program equips Ph.D. candidates with essential career skills through workshops covering graduate school success, conference participation, funding applications, and job market preparation.
The Political Science Graduate Student Council collaborates with faculty on student initiatives and operates a mentorship program to guide new doctoral students through their first year.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to graduate study in the Department of Political Science normally requires the completion of an undergraduate major in political science or its equivalent.
For applicants from countries (including Puerto Rico) where English is not the official language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 paper, or 80 Internet; International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77, or documented successful completion of the University of Florida English Language Institute program.
Tuition
USD
30,134