University Of Chicago - [UChicago], Illinois, Chicago - Courses & Fees

Chicago, IllinoisUniversity Private (Not for Profit) College

MA in Political Science at The University of Chicago is a 2 years program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
The department provides two degrees for the Program: MA and PhD.
The Department of Political Science has been a pioneer in the development of social scientific understandings of government and politics.
Students can select courses of considerable diversity, supplemented by guest lecturers and special seminars throughout the year.
Students have to complete project work in the last year under the guidance of faculty members.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Priority Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Jan 3, 2024
Final Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Apr 14, 2024

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	₹2486700	₹2486700
Total Fees	₹2486700	₹2486700

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	₹1409461.56

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
A GPA of at least 3.8 out of 4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, completed a master degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from an accredited institution

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.8 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Official Transcript – Students are required to submit unofficial transcripts through the electronic application process however, official transcripts will be required upon admission for enrolling students.
Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Sample Writing – Students have to submit a sample writing a supplementary document.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.

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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Young Women in Public Affairs Award	₹331560	Yes	N/A
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship	₹165780	Yes	Apr 1, 2023
Young Professionals Program	Variable	Yes	N/A
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship	₹207225	No	Aug 31, 2023