Online Political Science Programmes
82 programmes in political science at 39 universities are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 16,810 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 9,392 USD and 26,580 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Political Science programmes
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Political Science by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 18 | 27,867 USD | 44,130 USD | 44,130 USD |
| Master's | 17 | 9,392 USD | 16,810 USD | 26,580 USD |
| PhD | 2 | — | — | — |
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
Political science 56 Public Policy 26
Universities for political science
Online Political Science Programmes: common questions
- How many political science programmes are there online?
- 82 political science programmes at 39 universities taught online are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a political science degree cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in political science is 16,810 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 9,392 USD and 26,580 USD per year.
- Can I study political science in English?
- Yes — 100% of the political science programmes in our catalogue are taught in English (82 of 82).
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