Overview

Students in the Political Science program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln have close working relationships with faculty and receive quality training for careers in academia, government, the nonprofit sector, and business.

Graduate students often collaborate with faculty on research, publish articles in peer-reviewed academic journals, and present at conferences.

Key Features

The department offers four main areas of study, including American politics, international relations, and political psychology. The department is also actively involved in several cross-departmental specializations, including Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, and Women’s & Gender Studies, and has ties to other organizations on campus, including the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior, the National Strategic Research Institute, and the Nebraska Public Policy Center.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Quantitative Methods in Political Science

Scope and Methods of Political Science

Teaching Political Science

Core Seminar in American Government

Congress and Public Policy

American Public Policy

Constitutional Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lincoln, 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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120

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100

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6.5

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General requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.

Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.

Minimum English proficiency: Paper TOEFL 600, Internet TOEFL 100, IELTS 6.5.

GRE (optional).

Resume/CV: 1-2 pages.

Personal Statement: This two-page statement should describe your immediate educational and long-term career goals and how graduate study in political science at Nebraska will help you achieve your goals.

Writing sample: One paper, no more than 20 pages. Example: a paper you wrote for a political science class.

Potential faculty advisor (optional) and research interest.

Three recommendation letters.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22198 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22198 USD / year

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In-State

8950 USD / year

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Living costs

Lincoln

United States

926 - 1371 USD / month

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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