Overview

The Political Science Department at University of Michigan Flint helps students develop skills of critical thinking and analysis that will enable them to understand political institutions and processes locally, nationally, and globally.

Key facts

The department also aims to empower students to engage in informed, thoughtful, and effective ways in public life. As a Political Science Department, we explore political institutions and power relations in society. We study political life through different approaches: institutional, legal, historical, behavioral, philosophical, sociological, political-economic.

The scope of our courses is broad, including not only the United States but also other countries and global institutions and processes. Political Science programs prepare students to work in government and politics, public policy, non-profits, and private industry. They prepare students for graduate study in a variety of fields, including law, public administration, public policy, education, public health, and academic social sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

U.S. National Government and Politics
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Political Theory
Politics and Public Policy
Politics of Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Flint, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Students who meet our standard admission requirements generally have the following minimum GPA to start at UM-Flint

High school diploma or minimum (GED score of 170)

Official Transcripts

Proof of English Proficiency

Please note ACT/SAT test scores are not required for admission. Students who don’t have a test score may be eligible to receive the Test Optional First-Year Merit scholarship based on their incoming GPA.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27288 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27288 USD / year

≈ 27288 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14262 USD / year

≈ 14262 USD / year

Living costs

Flint

United States

775 - 1130 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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