Overview

Political Science from The American University in Cairo values its location in the heart of the Middle East and seeks, through its faculty, courses and activities, to link the discipline of political science to the thriving and complex political realities of Cairo, Egypt and the region. Its graduate programs offer students a thorough grounding in the theoretical underpinnings of the political phenomena as well as a deep understanding of political realities in Egypt, the Arab World and the international arena. The programs combine courses aimed at familiarizing students with the knowledge necessary for developing their understanding of these political realities with research seminars that are required for familiarizing students with research methods that they will need to independently analyze complex political phenomena.

Careers

The graduate programs are intended for students who would like to pursue academic careers as well as those presently working, or desiring to work, in international political bodies, government departments concerned with political issues, or in other public, private and international sectors where there is increasingly a need for persons who have a scientific understanding of the political realities of the Middle East and the World.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Theory

Advanced Political Science Methods

Political Philosophy

Regime Change and Democratization

Comparative Politics of the Middle East

Scope and Method of Developmental Analysis

International Relations Theories

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History International Relations Political Science

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 and above (an overall grade of Gayyid Giddan for graduates from Egyptian universities)

An acceptable bachelor’s degree in political science or in a closely related social science (preferably with a minor in political science)

A TOEFL score of at least 90 or an IELTS score of at least 6.5.

References from instructor and/or employer speaking to motivation and maturity

Applicants for graduate study must have an accredited Bachelor’s degree with an academic record at a level sufficient to qualify for full or provisional admission.

An online application for graduate studies

Online payment of the application fee

A statement of purpose

An updated resume (CV)

At least two online letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic or professional background

One recent passport size photograph (a clear electronic copy)

Tuition Fee

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International

8820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 735 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

7164 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 597 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Cairo

5312 - 6846 EGP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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