All directions and requirements for applying to the PhD in Political Science can now be found in the Graduate Division Online Application. Please choose Political Science PhD from the list of available programs to proceed to the application and specific instructions for applying to the Political Science PhD. If you have trouble with the online application, please contact the Graduate Division at gradadm@berkeley.edu.
If you have questions about admission to our program, please contact us directly at pscadmit@berkeley.edu, or check out our FAQ page.
The application checklist for 2026 Admissions Cycle is available here. Please note: for Fall 2026, GRE scores will now be required, with few exceptions. To see if you qualify for GRE exception email pscadmit@berkeley.edu
Thank you for taking the time to consider our graduate program. Applications for Fall 2027 will open in late September 2026 and close on December 3rd, 2026.
Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair: Archival October 2022 PhD Program Presentation Deck.
Note: Virtual advising is available by appointment. If you would like to schedule a zoom appointment, please contact us directly at pscadmit@berkeley.edu.