Universities in Canada
22 Master's Programs in Political Science in Canada
- programs
- 22 programs
- universities
- 18 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 10,919 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Political Science in Canada and Masters in Political Science in Canada.
Canada has 22 masters programs in political science open to international students, at 18 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 10,919 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 7,767 USD and 17,393 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Political Science programs
22 programs
Specializations within political science
Top universities for Political Science in Canada
Ranked by how many political science programs each one runs in Canada — the count is next to the name.
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver (3)
- University of Saskatchewan (2)
- Laval University, Quebec City (2)
- Cape Breton University (1)
- Concordia University Montreal (1)
- Dalhousie University (1)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (1)
- The University of Winnipeg (1)
- Toronto Metropolitan University (1)
- University of Lethbridge (1)
January intake in Canada
3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master in Political Science — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Political Science — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Political science - with thesis — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
Masters (MS) in Political Science in Canada: common questions
- How many political science programs are there in Canada?
- 22 political science masters programs at 18 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a political science degree in Canada cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in political science in Canada is 10,919 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 7,767 USD and 17,393 USD a year.
- Can I study political science in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the political science programs in Canada in our catalog are taught in English (22 of 22).
- Are any of these political science programs available online?
- 1 of the 22 programs in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
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