117 PhD programmes in International Relations

The Global course from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) gives you the opportunity to work with experts and fellow researchers across the world, giving you access to international networks and experience from the start.

The Politics and International Relations programme of the University of Leicester students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

Throughout this Politics PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll benefit from a supportive, stimulating and challenging research environment.

Throughout this Public Policy - Chinese Affairs (Online) programme from Liberty University Online you can gain a deeper knowledge of Chinese affairs and the Chinese presence on the world stage.

Throughout the Public Policy - Foreign Policy (Online) program from Liberty University you'll learn to analyze and Improve Foreign Affairs.

At International Relations and Political Science from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies students work closely with advisers and other faculty; they have the opportunity to work on multiple projects and present their research at national and major international meetings, as well as contribute to a wide array of research centres based at the Graduate Institute.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in International Relations at Tufts University trains scholars to conduct cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research across key areas of international affairs and political science.

The Politics Research programme offered by King's College London investigates political processes, government decision-making, and the interaction of people, ideas, and institutions.

The Political Science and International Relations programme at Bahçeşehir University (BAU) delves into the intricate dynamics of political systems, international diplomacy, and global issues.

Are you interested in border issues? You can conduct innovative and multidisciplinary research tailored to your unique interests in the nation's only doctoral program in Transborder Studies, at Arizona State University.

Graduate study in Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware is organized around four major subfields: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory.

The International Relations programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in global politics, focusing on security, institutions, and political economy.

The International Relations and Diplomacy programme at American Graduate School in Paris provides multidisciplinary training in international relations and diplomacy, combining coursework, research, and dissertation work in an international academic environment.

Join our lively community of doctoral researchers at the University of Sussex and address some of the most important current issues in International Development (Global Studies).

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs program from Princeton University offers a distinctive curriculum that strikes a careful balance between theory and practice.

Earn a research degree at the UK's leading institute in France, either on campus in Paris or via distance learning. Our world-leading academics offer supervision in areas including Paris history and culture, transnational and postcolonial literature, and translation studies.

The Trust, Peace and Social Relations programme offered by Coventry University investigates peacebuilding, conflict transformation, trust, governance, security, migration, and community relations to address contemporary social and global challenges.

The Political Science and International Relations programme offered by Bogazici University develops advanced knowledge and research expertise in political science and international relations across key subfields.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in International Studies at Johns Hopkins University is for individuals who have already earned a Master's degree (or have other substantial research experience) and seek to further their expertise as scholars and practitioners of international relations. 

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