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Welcome to the Department of Political Science

The Department of Political Science at Tufts University ranks among the leading undergraduate political science departments in the country. We are committed to enhancing the understanding of our domestic and international political landscape through the four subfields of American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory and Philosophy.

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Course Offerings

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Department Announcements

Fall 2025 course offerings are now available! View course descriptions and times.

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