Study Political Science in Canada
70 programmes in political science at 36 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 17,307 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 13,657 USD and 22,571 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Political Science programmes
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Political Science in Canada by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37 | 13,657 USD | 17,307 USD | 22,571 USD |
| Master's | 22 | 8,006 USD | 11,310 USD | 18,017 USD |
| PhD | 5 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within political science
Universities for political science in Canada
- Laval University, Quebec City (5)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver (4)
- Ontario Tech University (4)
- University of Saskatchewan (4)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (4)
- Concordia University Montreal (4)
- Toronto Metropolitan University (3)
- University of Waterloo, Canada (3)
- Mount Saint Vincent University (2)
- Brock University (2)
Study Political Science in Canada: common questions
- How many political science programmes are there in Canada?
- 70 political science programmes at 36 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a political science degree in Canada cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in political science in Canada is 17,307 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 13,657 USD and 22,571 USD per year.
- Can I study political science in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the political science programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (70 of 70).
- Are any of these political science programmes available online?
- 3 of the 70 programmes in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for political science in Canada?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 11,310 USD per year, against 17,307 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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