Michigan State University - [MSU], Michigan, East Lansing - Courses & Fees

East Lansing, MichiganUniversity Public College

MA in Political Science program at the Michigan State University is a duration of 2-year.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis
The Master of Arts program is designed to prepare students for doctoral studies.
Students have to successfully complete 30 credits for this program.
The political science program is concerned with theories, research methods, and facts as they relate to understanding political processes and phenomena.
Political science studies the distribution of power in groups, parties, institutions, governments, and international organizations.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake	Jun 15, 2023

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	₹2478743	₹2478743
Books and supply	₹135940	₹135940
Compulsory Fees	₹11936	₹11936
Miscellaneous expenses	₹106597	₹106597
Total Fees	₹2733215	₹2733215

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	₹953898.12

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a 4 years bachelor's degree in political science or in a related field from a recognized institution.
The average cumulative high school GPA of students admitted to Stanford is 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized 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

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

298 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

3.0 / 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.
Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
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
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program	Variable	Yes	Apr 20, 2023
KC Mahindra Scholarship	₹459376.38	Yes	Mar 31, 2023
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships	₹331560	Yes	Apr 20, 2023
Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123	₹41445	Yes	N/A