The Department of Political Science focuses on analyzing the operation logic of various political systems and the interaction rules of international relations, with distinct research characteristics and global academic vision.

Its main research fields include national political operation mechanism, international diplomatic relations, regional political situation, public policy formulation and political behavior analysis. Classroom teaching combines classic political theories with current global hot political events for in-depth discussion and interpretation.
It establishes smooth academic exchange channels with political science research institutions all over the world, encouraging students to participate in international situation analysis and public policy research projects. Its graduates are engaged in government public affairs management, international organization work and social policy research related fields.
Department of Political Science Website(https://politics.umich.edu/)