QS Rank:

297

The University of Virginia

Virginia

United States

Overview

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Ranking

#110

US World and News Report

#127

The World University Rankings

#297

QS World University Rankings

Class Profile

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory.

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

IELTS
7
TOEFL
90

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 85

Transcript

General LOR
Research Papers/Publications
GRE
Master SOP
Academic LOR

Application Deadlines

	Round 1
Fall	Dec 15, 2026

Fees and Funding

Non-refundable application fee of USD 85. The Graduate School provides doctoral students a minimum of five years of financial support upon admission, including twelve-month living support of $36,000 and full remission of tuition, fees, and the premium for single-person student health insurance coverage.