Overview

The Political Science degree at the University of Minnesota gets into all the big arguments. It gets into the arguments behind the arguments. Most important of all though it gets into the facts and evidence without which Politics is just so much hot air.

Key Features

Majoring or minoring in Political Science at UMD lets you work with professors who are national and international experts in their fields.

The professors author books and publish articles on subjects as diverse as political psychology, violence and women, nuclear weapons, and secret diplomacy, but we share a passion for teaching.

Study Political Science at UMD and you will be part of a flexible program which lets you concentrate on the issues and questions which matter to you.

Career Possibilities

Political Science graduates can look for careers in the areas of:

Local, State, and Federal Government

Politics

International Affairs

Business

Non-Profit

Media

Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Logic & Quantitative Reasoning

Global Perspectives

Sustainability

Learning in Community

American Government and Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Duluth, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for currently enrolled students who have not graduated.

Senior year (12th grade) course schedule, if not included on the transcript.

If applicable, college or university transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for currently enrolled students.

ACT/SAT scores (optional)

Grade trends and academic rigor

Personal Statement

Specific courses taken

Submit a one-time $50 non-refundable application fee.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20950 USD / year

≈ 20950 USD / year
Out-of-State

20950 USD / year

≈ 20950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15200 USD / year

≈ 15200 USD / year

Additional Details

International: the cost includes tuition and fees and is for last year. Costs are calculated differently due to visa requirements.

Living costs

Duluth

United States

965 - 1380 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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