Graduate Students
Information about the Graduate Program in Political Science
The Department of Political Science, founded in 1905 and one of the first ten departments in the nation, has a long tradition of leadership in the discipline. In the following pages, you will find information about the faculty and our highly selective graduate program. Each year, we admit a small incoming class into a supportive and collegial environment, where they can work closely with faculty members. Indeed, many students publish articles while in graduate school. Most students receive generous funding throughout their graduate career. Our placement record is impressive.
The University of Illinois is a valuable resource, boasting superb facilities, ample financial assistance, and a lively intellectual community. Illinois has the third largest library in the US, indeed one of the finest in the world. The Urbana-Champaign area is an affordable, livable community with easy access to Chicago and St. Louis.
Professor Thomas Rudolph
Director of Graduate Studies
Brenda Stamm
Graduate Studies Secretary