Location
United States
Qualification
Master degree
Fees
USD15168
(2026)
Duration
3 Semester(s)
Next intake
21.08.2026
Entry Score
6.5
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Duration: 3 Semester(s)
Fees: USD15168
| Intake | Location |
|---|---|
| Fall (August), 2026 | San Francisco |
| Spring (January), 2027 | San Francisco |
Entry requirements for San Francisco State University
The Political Science Department recommends that applicants have an undergraduate degree in political science. However, it also accepts applicants from related majors or from those who otherwise demonstrate preparation for graduate-level studies in political science. The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.25.
Students taking the Pierson Test of English (PTE) must post a minimum score of 65. TOEFL - minimum score of 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 80 on the internet-based test iBT; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative must obtain a score of 7.0 overall band score.
Applications are to be received by April 1st for the fall semester, and November 1st for the spring semester.
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