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113 Full-time PhD programmes in International Relations

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Tallinn University4,0(27)
Tallinn, Estonia

Government and Politics

The objective of the Government and Politics programme of Tallinn University is to give a possibility to acquire a PhD degree for those working in fields requiring an academic qualification in government and politics.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Trento4,1(104)
Trento, Italy Top 5% in Worldwide

International Studies

The International Studies programme offered by University of Trento develops advanced expertise in analysing complex international phenomena through interdisciplinary research spanning politics, law, economics, and related fields.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Leiden University4,1(107)
Leiden, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Governance and Global Affairs

Thank you for your interest in doing PhD research at the Graduate School of Governance and Global Affairs from Leiden University.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$446/yr
Hong Kong Baptist University4,1(16)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 6% in Worldwide

Government and International Studies

The Government and International Studies programme offered by Hong Kong Baptist University supports advanced research on governance and global relations across diverse regional and theoretical perspectives.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$11,987/yr
University of South Florida4,4(44)
Tampa, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Politics and International Affairs

The doctoral degree in Politics and International Affairs at the University of South Florida is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students to teach at the university and college levels and to conduct high-level research in the academic and nonacademic sectors.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$19,980/yr
University of Buckingham3,8(14)
Buckingham, United Kingdom

International Studies

Students in the International Studies programme from University of Buckingham undertake supervised but independent research, at the end of which they submit a thesis embodying the results of that research. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$19,368/yr
University of Massachusetts Lowell5,0(2)
Lowell, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Global Studies

The Global Studies Ph.D. program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell offers an advanced interdisciplinary education, the opportunity to work with diverse faculty conducting cutting edge research, and a supportive and multinational community committed to understanding and solving the world's most pressing issues.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$29,250/yr
London School of Economics and Political Science4,3(73)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

International Relations

Study at a world-leading department for international relations, analysing foreign policy, nationalism, international environmental politics and war studies. Learn more at the International Relations programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$33,793/yr
City University of Hong Kong3,9(19)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 2% in Worldwide

Public and International Affairs

The Public and International Affairs programme offered by City University of Hong Kong develops advanced research expertise in public policy, politics, and administration through rigorous theoretical and methodological training.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$24,228/yr
Florida International University (FIU)4,3(84)
Miami, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

International Relations

The Ph.D. program in International Relations at Florida International University is designed to prepare students for careers as scholars and teachers.

Ph.D. On-campus
9 years$18,030/yr
University Kebangsaan Malaysia4,3(31)
Kampung Baru Subang, Malaysia Top 6% in Worldwide

Malaysian and International Studies

The postgraduate Malaysian and International Studies program at University Kebangsaan Malaysia emphasizes research within the social sciences with focus on various disciplines especially economics, sociology, political science, law and culture. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$3,545/yr
Keele University4,3(14)
Keele, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Politics and International Relations

The Research Centre for the Study of Politics, International Relations and Environment from Keele University is an excellent base for pursuing doctoral research, with a long record of successful Politics and International Relations PhD students who have gone on to careers in research in academia and in other fields. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$23,848/yr
Bahçeşehir Cyprus University5,0(1)
Nicosia, Cyprus

Political Science and International Relations

The Political Science and International Relations course at Bahçeşehir Cyprus University aims to provide students with a solid theoretical and methodological background in the field of global politics and to deepen their academic formations within this framework. 

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$72,000/yr
University of Plymouth4,3(101)
Plymouth, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

International Relations

The International Relations course from University of Plymouth is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake.

Ph.D. On-campus
2 years$22,533/yr
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Humanitarianism and Conflict Response

Our PhD in Humanitarianism and Conflict Response at The University of Manchester is inspired by the need to conduct rigorous, in-depth research and analysis on the impact and outcomes of contemporary and historical crises.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$30,053/yr
Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University4,3(63)
Istanbul, Turkey

Political Science and International Relations

The Political Science and International Relations programme at the Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University aims to enable its students to follow, understand, question and analyze political, economic, social, cultural, philosophical and security-related issues by considering the developments at local, national, regional and global levels in a changing world.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$12,000/yr
Saint Mary's University4,4(25)
Halifax, Canada

Global Development Studies

The Global Development Studies programme offered by Saint Mary's University develops advanced expertise in international inequality, socioeconomic transformation, and development policy analysis.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$7,762/yr
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University4,1(15)
Suzhou, China Top 15% in Worldwide

International Relations

We welcome applications from prospective students at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University interested in undertaking a International Relations PhD programme with an expert in the Department of International Studies. We are an active and engaged community that will provide you with leading-edge research opportunities.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$14,828/yr
University of Kent4,0(59)
Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

International Relations

Take on global challenges in the 21st century – interpret events, identify trends and make informed judgments about the future. Engage with world politics, global environmental change, terrorism, governance in cyberspace, and conflict resolution with insight and clarity.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$29,319/yr
The University of Exeter4,3(102)
Penryn, United Kingdom +1 Top 3% in Worldwide

European Politics

The European Politics MPhil/PhD course from University of Exeter provides an ideal place to undertake a MPhil/PhD in Politics and International Relations, Security, Conflict and Human Rights, or Strategy and Security. There are opportunities at both the Streatham Campus in Exeter and at the Penryn Campus near Falmouth.

Ph. D. On-campus
4 years$32,658/yr

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