Overview

In the Political Science program at University of New Haven you will have the opportunity to conduct data-driven projects with well-respected researchers, learn the craft of politics from real policymakers, become a part of the University’s award-winning Model United Nations team, explore the world through our study abroad programs to France, Japan, Germany, and England, and pursue a variety of internships in Washington, D.C., Hartford, and the New Haven area.

You’ll also:

Study American government and politics at local, state and federal levels

Learn how to create and analyze policies in real-world settings

Be a part of a real-world election exit polling project in which you learn project design, survey data analysis, and present recommendations to the Mayor of West Haven

Develop critical thinking skills in logic, writing, and analysis

Use current events as a lens to study history and foreign policy

Study complex, often-controversial political issues such as immigration, nationalism, climate change, and terrorism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Politics of Race, Immigration, and Islam

Politics of Globalization

Model United Nations

D.C. Power & Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

International - priority deadlines. National students - rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Common Application online
$50 Application Fee
Official High School Transcript (Unofficial are acceptable to complete the application process, but official transcripts will be required for enrolling students.)
Essay (250-650 words; the Common App essay meets this requirement)
Optional: Letter of Recommendation
Official SAT or ACT Scores for required programs and populations Please note that the University of New Haven does not require test scores for most of our programs and the personal essay is also not required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

47464 USD / year

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Out-of-State

47464 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

47464 USD / year

≈ 47464 USD / year

Living costs

New Haven

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1380 - 2110 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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