The University of Baghdad offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and funded scholarships (which include study fees and housing) to non-Iraqi students from all over the world.
The establishment of the College of Political Science dates back to 1959, when the (Department of Political Science) was established in the College of Arts, then the department became a new college that was established in 1963 under the name (College of Economics and Political Science). With the reorganization of the University of Baghdad in 1969, the Department of Political Science became part of the College of Law and Politics. In 1987, the department was transformed into a new independent college under the name (College of Political Science).
The college provides five postgraduate programs through three of its departments. The College of Political Science / University of Baghdad offers its scholarships for non-Iraqi students to apply for, as the scholarship committee will review and evaluate all submitted applications according to number of criteria that include the applicant’s academic qualifications and achievements, language level, in addition to the requirements of the course. The Committee may also contact the applicant to schedule an online interview to discuss further information and details about the applicant.
| no | College | Branch | General Specialization | Field of Specialization | Free Scholarship | Prtial Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Political Science | Master / Political Systems | Political Science | Political Systems | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Political Science | Master/ Political Thoughts | Political Science | Political Thoughts | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Political Science | Master/ International Studies | Political Science | International Studies | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Political Science | PHD/ Political Systems | Political Science | Political Systems | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Political Science | PHD/ International Studies | Political Science | International Studies | 1 | 1 |
| No | college | Department | Degree | General specialization | sub specialization | Admission requirement1 | Admission requirement2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Political Science | Political Thought | Master's | Political Science | Political Thought | Bachelor's in Political Science only from Baghdad University, governmental universities, and accredited private universities by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research | Bachelor's in Political Science only from accredited universities and colleges outside Iraq by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with a scientific equivalence of no more than 40%. |
| 2 | Political Science | International Studies | Master's | Political Science | Conflict Management and International Peace building | Bachelor's in Political Science only from Baghdad University, governmental universities, and accredited private universities by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research | Bachelor's in Political Science only from accredited universities and colleges outside Iraq by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with a scientific equivalence of no more than 40%. |
| 3 | Political Science | International Studies | Master's | Political Science | International Studies | Bachelor's in Political Science only from Baghdad University, governmental universities, and accredited private universities by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research | Bachelor's in Political Science only from accredited universities and colleges outside Iraq by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with a scientific equivalence of no more than 40%. |
| 4 | Political Science | Political Systems | Master's | Political Science | Governments and Local Administration | Bachelor's in Political Science only from Baghdad University, governmental universities, and accredited private universities by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research | Bachelor's in Political Science only from accredited universities and colleges outside Iraq by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with a scientific equivalence of no more than 40%. |
| 5 | Political Science | Political Systems | Master's | Political Science | Political Systems | Bachelor's in Political Science only from Baghdad University, governmental universities, and accredited private universities by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research | Bachelor's in Political Science only from accredited universities and colleges outside Iraq by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with a scientific equivalence of no more than 40%. |
| 6 | Political Science | International Studies | PhD | Political Science | International Studies + Master's in Conflict Management and International Peacebuilding + International Relations | Master's in International Studies and Master's in Conflict Management and International Peacebuilding, subject to a scientific equivalence of no more than 40%. | Master's in International Studies and Master's in International Relations from governmental universities and accredited higher education institutions inside and outside Iraq by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The Bachelor's must be in Political Science only, with a scientific equivalence not exceeding 40%. |
| 7 | Political Science | Political Systems | PhD | Political Science | Political Systems | Master's in Political Systems from Baghdad University. | Master's in Political Systems from governmental universities and accredited higher education institutions inside and outside Iraq by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The Bachelor's must be in Political Science only, with a scientific equivalence not exceeding 40%. |
| 8 | Political Science | Political Thought | PhD | Political Science | Political Thought | Master's in Political Thought from Baghdad University. | Master's in Political Thought from governmental universities and accredited higher education institutions inside and outside Iraq by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The Bachelor's must be in Political Science only, with a scientific equivalence not exceeding 40%. |
Master in International Study
Module Title Weekly Hours Credits
Strategic Balances in the Middle East and their Implications for Regional Security 2 2
The US Foreign Policy toward the Middle East 2 2
Electoral Systems 2 2
Eastern Theories Interpreting International Relations 2 2
Theories of International Relations 2 2
Headway 2 2
PhD in International Studies
Module Title Weekly Hours Credits
Climate-Related Agreements and Their Impact on International Security 2 2
The Evolution of the Concept of Conflict and Cooperation in International Relations: Post-Positivist Contributions 2 2
International Cooperation Strategies for Ensuring Human and Global Security in the Post-COVID Era 2 2
Negotiation Strategies for Managing International Crises 2 2
Utilizing Great Powers as Arenas of Global Conflict and Competition: The US - Ruaais - China 2 2