Graduate Applications are now OPEN

Ph.D. applications due Thursday, December 18, 2025

Master’s applications due  Monday, February 15, 2026

For more application deadlines, visit The Graduate School Application Deadlines page.

Prospective Graduate Students

The ratio of students to faculty is 2:1. As a student in our program, you are joining a supportive community both intellectually and socially. Graduate student colloquium is a core part of our program, as are cook-outs, parties and the annual graduate school camp-out for Duke men's basketball tickets.

Explore Our Program

Ph.D. Financial Aid & Support

Read about our financial aid opportunities, including fellowships from the university and other sources, teaching, and work-study.

How to Apply

Learn how to apply for a Political Science Ph.D. or Master of Arts degree.

Graduate Life

Learn about the many aspects of student graduate life, including groups, activities and life in Durham, NC.