Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science - American Politics

Entry requirements for University of Pittsburgh

A brief career statement (approximately 500 words) that outlines your intellectual and professional interests in political science. In addition to explaining your research interests, please address and?where possible?provide evidence from your scholarly and professional life of your perseverance, work ethic, and ability to work independently. If you are presently enrolled in an MA or PhD program at another institution, explain your reasons for wanting to change programs.
Three (3) letters of recommendation intended to provide independent evaluation of each applicant's potential, reference writers will submit these forms and letters independently from the application using a link embedded in an e-mail they receive from the apply online process. (The department views submission of letters written by applicants as a form of cheating. Any applications containing letters written by applicants will be downgraded or disqualified.)
Unofficial copy of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions you have attended. If non-US citizens, please submit transcripts in the native language accompanied by notarized English translations. Note: official transcripts will need to be sent if admitted into the program,
A writing sample is optional. If you choose to submit one, please upload it with the online application.
The minimum scores are 90 for TOEFL (with at least a score of 22 in all of the four sections of speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and 7.0 for IELTS (with at least 6.5 in each of its four sections). The minimum grade point average for admission to any graduate study at the University of Pittsburgh is 3.0

English language requirements

7.0

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Tổng điểm TOEFL Ibt: 90.0

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