Dr. Vinod Aggarwal

Professor

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Biography

Vinod K. Aggarwal is the Distinguished Professor in the Department of Political Science, holding the Alann P. Bedford Chair in Asian Studies at the University of California at Berkeley. He is also an affiliated professor at the Haas School of Business and the Founding Director of the Berkeley Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Study Center (BASC). Prof. Aggarwal serves as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Business Politics and focuses his research on international political economy, emphasizing business politics, technology policy, and great power competition. His recent book discusses the implications of the rise of China and has contributed to knowledge in the fields of finance and trade.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.