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The UNC Political Science Department consistently ranks among the nation's top 15 political science programs. Our globally recognized faculty focuses on introducing students to groundbreaking political science research. Recently, our political science undergraduates have earned prestigious awards like the Rhodes, Luce, and Gates Cambridge Scholarships. As one of UNC-Chapel Hill's most popular undergraduate majors, Political Science still offers personalized guidance for students throughout their academic journey. Numerous courses maintain small class sizes under 30 students, with faculty dedicated to fostering engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Many of our professors have received numerous teaching honors for their exceptional classroom contributions.
All students will be expected to have completed the pre-university curriculum (Secondary School/High School) in their country prior to enrolling at UNC-Chapel Hill. English Language Tests: TOEFL minimum is 100; IELTS minimum is 7.0; PTE minimum is 68.