MinPolitical ScienceUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Statement of purpose

Confirm prompt and length on the department admissions page.

CV or resume

Current CV or resume.

Recommendation letters x 3

Submitted online through the Graduate School application.

Official transcript(s)

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; official copies typically required only after admission.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Graduate School preference for undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher; confirm department-specific standards.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 reading); University Graduate School minimum. Programs may require higher scores.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 writing, 4.5 reading) | Old scale: 79 overall (W21, R19); University Graduate School minimum for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026. Programs may require higher scores.; University Graduate School minimum for tests taken before 21 January 2026. Programs may require higher scores.
GRE: Not considered; Confirm current GRE policy on the department admissions page.