Fields of Study and examination at the graduate level include American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, and public policy. Master's students develop a major concentration in one field and doctoral students develop one major field and two minor fields. Financial Assistance is available for qualified students. Teaching and research assistantships waive nonresident tuition and provide competitive stipends. Exceptionally promising students are eligible for nonservice fellowships, including special minority fellowships, which provide a stipend and tuition exemption.
Most graduate students receive some form of financial assistance.
Admission is limited to qualified applicants demonstrating academic excellence and professional promise. The Department follows affirmative action guidelines in its selection and funding of graduate students. All applicants are required to submit recent scores from the GRE general aptitude test. Application materials must be received by February 1 to receive full consideration for Fall semester admission. The University of Arizona, founded in 1885, now ranks among the nation's top fifteen public research institutions and is a major center of learning in the West.