Dr. Matthew Winters

Professor

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Biography

Matthew S. Winters is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Illinois University. He specializes in issues surrounding foreign aid, development, and corruption in various regions including Indonesia and Brazil. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University. In addition to his primary role in Political Science, he is affiliated with several centers across the university, including serving as the Director of the Center for East Asian Pacific Studies and being involved with the Centers for African Studies, Latin American Caribbean Studies, and Global Studies. He is also affiliated with the Center for Social & Behavioral Science.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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