117 PhD programmes in International Relations

The Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies at the Hertie School Berlin is the doctoral programme of the cluster of excellence “Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS). PhD researchers study the manifold contestations and transformations in the economy, politics and society of contemporary liberal societies.

A University of Hertfordshire research degree in Politics and International Relations is internationally recognised signifying high levels of achievement in research.

The Ph.D. programme in International Affairs and Political Economy (DIA) at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) reflects society's need for highly qualified individuals that take on global challenges from multidisciplinary perspectives.

The COE (College of Education) PhD offers a track in Global and International at University of Hawaii at Manoa through the Department of Educational Foundations. 

The Politics, International Relations, and Sociology programme offered by Canterbury Christ Church University develops expertise in governance, global affairs, and social structures.

Embark on a transformative academic journey with University Utara Malaysia (UUM)'s distinguished Doctor of Philosophy by GSGSG program.

This PhD in International Relations is offered by the School of Social Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Develop as an independent and competent researcher, and gain a greater understanding of research techniques appropriate to your subject area with this Politics, Languages and International Studies programme at the University of Bath.

The European and International Studies programme offered by King's College London produces world-leading research in the fields of European studies, International Political Economy, and European and International politics and affairs. 

The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy's Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations program, in partnership with the University of Bucharest, epitomizes excellence in the field of cultural diplomacy.

The Published Works in International Relations course from University of Plymouth enables eligible candidates who have not previously been able to register for a higher degree but have been research active and publishing – or making research available – in the public domain, to submit a collection of works for consideration for the award of a PhD.

The European Law and Governance programme offered by University College Dublin develops advanced expertise in supranational institutions, public policy frameworks, and transnational regulatory systems.

The War Studies Research programme offered by King's College London investigates war, conflict, security, defence, and international politics through interdisciplinary research that combines theoretical, historical, and policy-oriented perspectives.

The International Relations programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores global politics, international relations, security, development, and political change through advanced research into contemporary international issues and global challenges.

The Politics and International Relations programme of the University College Dublin is a structured PhD programme that includes training in research methods, coursework in two subject-areas of politics and international relations, regular contact with a composed of academic staff with expertise related to the students interests, and the writing of a doctoral thesis based on original research.

International Studies - International Cooperation from Yonsei University prepares students to demonstrate proficiency in analytical methods, empirical methods, foreign language,

Understand the nature and significance of conflict as a human condition. Develop the skills to prevent violent conflict, mitigate its catastrophic effects, and reconstruct societies in its aftermath.  Embedded in our world re

The International Relations degree offered by Kadir Has University provides a rigorous approach to the study of global affairs with a particular emphasis on security and regional studies. Students are expected to develop the substantive knowledge, theoretical perspectives and methodological skills necessary for conducting research and teaching in their field.

The Doctor of International Affairs at Johns Hopkins University is designed for professionals with at least five-years of full-time work experience in international affairs or a related field who seek to further their expertise through an advanced practitioner’s degree. 

This International Relations degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.