Master of Political Science at University of Dayton

The Political Science at University of Dayton is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Dayton , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Political Science

Master of Public Administration
Accelerated BA+MPA Program
Certificate, Nonprofit and Community Leadership

Grant Neeley, Department Chairperson
Joshua Ambrosius, Master of Public Administration Program Director
Grant Neeley, Interim Director of the Nonprofit and Community Leadership Certificate Program

The Department of Political Science offers one graduate degree, the Master of Public Administration. The Master of Public Administration is a professional degree designed to prepare students for administrative careers in contemporary society.

Assistantships

The department offers three graduate assistantships each year. The graduate assistants perform research and administrative tasks for the faculty. Each assistant receives full tuition remission plus stipend. An assistantship, once granted, is renewable for a second year.

Disciplines

College of Arts and Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Political Science at University of Dayton

Entry Requirements

Application requirements, entry terms and deadlines vary by program. To find specific information on application requirements please review the details of your chosen program.

We will accept admission documents through email. Please email your documents as .pdf attachments in a single email message to [email protected].

Most programs will require:

Application - Submit either the graduate application or doctoral application, based on the degree program you plan to pursue.

Letters of recommendation - A recommendation form will be sent directly to the individual(s) listed on the application. Alternatively, letters may be sent to [email protected] directly from the recommender.
A personal statement / writing sample - uploaded to the application.
Transcripts from previously attended institutions. The record must include dates of attendance, all subjects studied, and grades earned or marks achieved on examinations. These credentials must be in the original language (as issued) and accompanied by a certified English translation if the documents are not in English.
Proof of English Proficiency - Scores should be sent directly to the University of Dayton from the testing center using code 1834.
F-1 and J-1 students - You must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study.
- If you have dependents, a copy of their passport(s) and additional proof of funding of $3,210 USD per dependent and $5,090 USD for a spouse.
Applicants to the Master of Finance - STEM, Ph.D. in Theological Studies, Master of Professional Accounting, selected master's program within the School of Education and Health Science, Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering, and the Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering may require a graduate entrance exam, such as the GRE or GMAT. Scores should be sent directly to the University of Dayton from the testing center using code 1834.

Documents must be sent directly from the institution to the address below:

Office of International Admission
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-2713

Please note: If your institution is able to provide an e-transcript, please direct them to send the official link to [email protected]. Please be aware, this does not include scanned, photocopied or emailed documents.

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Political Science at University of Dayton

How to Apply for Master of Political Science at University of Dayton

To apply, submit the application for your desired degree program:

Graduate application (for master's degree programs and graduate certificates).
Doctoral application (for Ph.D. and D.E. programs)

Once your application is complete, the admission evaluation and review process takes approximately 6-8 weeks for most programs. However, the process may take longer in certain programs.

When completing your address on your application, your permanent address must be your home country address, even if you are currently residing in the United States. Your mailing address should be the current location where you are residing. Do not list the United States address of a friend or relative.

You can check your application status at any time by visiting your application portal. You may also contact our office with questions at [email protected].

Master of Political Science at University of Dayton

University of Dayton

United States of America, Dayton