Graduate Admissions Information: PhD
The online application can be accessed here.The deadline to apply for admission for the academic year 2023-24 is January 13th, 2023. The application system closes at midnight (Eastern Time Zone).
All application materials must be uploaded with your application.
Admission
The department of Political Science only reviews applications for students that will be entering our program during the fall semester.
The Political Science Doctoral Program admits admit students who intend to complete the Ph.D., although students are eligible to receive the M.A.
Applicants who apply for the PhD but are not offered admission, may contact the department to be considered for the M.A. in Political Science program (an additional application fee will not be required).
Application Requirements
A complete application consists of the following documentation:
- Stony Brook University online application including statement of purpose.
- Applicants must have an earned baccalaureate degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree.
- Three letters of recommendation. These letters should be academic, but consideration will also be given to non-academic letters. Letters must be uploaded online by the recommender using the link which will be sent via email.
Transcripts should be uploaded as part of your application. Additionaly, upon acceptance, official transcripts are required. Official e-transcripts sent directly from the Office of the Registrar at your institution are acceptable. E-transcript orders should be sent to gradadmissions@stonybrook.edu. Please note that all physical mail is being forwarded to an imaging service and sent back to our office digitally; therefore, receipt of physical mail may be delayed. Mail should be sent using United States Postal Services (USPS), not other mailing services.
Please mail official materials to :
Office of Graduate and Health Sciences Admissions
Health Sciences Tower
Stony Brook University
Level 2, Room 271
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8276
Phone: (631) 444-2111
Fax: (631) 444-6035
General E-mail: gradadmissions@stonybrook.edu
- TOEFL scores reported directly to Stony Brook (code 2548).
- GRE scores are waived for the 22-23 admissions cycle.
- Proof of Permanent Residency is required for students who declare themselves as Permanent Residents
- Application fee of $100 (credit Card).
Statement of Purpose
The Statement of Purpose should sufficiently describe your reasons for applying to the PhD program in Political Science program at Stony Brook University. Your statement should address:
- Research Interests
- Background in Political Science
- Career plans
- Additional interests or information that can assist the admissions committee in evaluating your application.
The Statement of Purpose should not exceed two double spaced pages (approx. 500 words).
TOEFL or IELTS
These scores are required for applicants who declare a language other than English
as their native language. The Graduate School will not accept any test scores that
are more than 2 years old based on the application deadline date. For example, TOEFL
exams taken prior to January 2016 will not be accepted for applications due on January
15, 2018.
The Department of Political Science does not waive the TOEFL/IELTS/ Duelingo requirements
under any conditions.
Minimum Scores:
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6
TOEFL: 90 for admission to a doctoral program and to be eligible for consideration
for TA/GA support
There are no exceptions for these minimum score requirements.
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