300 PhD programmes in Political Science

This Security Studies degree program is offered by the College of Sciences at the University of Central Florida.

Students pursuing the Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of Cincinnati’s School of Public and International Affairs select two of the following major fields of study:  American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, or Research Methodology.

The Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland offers a Ph.D. degree in political science, intended for those planning academic and research-based careers.

Our PhD programme offers high-quality training and a supportive environment in which to pursue your passion for research with internationally respected experts in the field from different disciplines. The Philosophy, Politics and Economics programme is offered at University of York.

Political Economy of Development (Joint Degree with BRAC University) at SOAS University of London offers doctoral training in the fields of development studies, development economics, the politics of development, and related fields, resulting in a PhD in the Political Economy of Development. 

The Comparative Politics course at Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon is strongly based on the research activities conducted at ICS. We aspire to scholarly excellence by combining research and teaching.

The Department of Political Science at The University of Iowa offers a rich program of graduate study that has as its foundation a group of faculty members who are committed to first-rate research and teaching. 

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 Political Science programme at Sciences Po trains academics and researchers for careers in France and abroad, as well as high-level professionals for all levels of politics.

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.

The Political Science Department at the University of Utah seeks graduate students who are both motivated and able to succeed in political science study and research.

The School of Politics and International Relations has a long tradition of high-quality research among its staff and students. Our vibrant research culture attracts students from all over the world who conduct research at the forefront of our discipline. Learn more with the Political and Social Thought degree offered by University of Kent.

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 Government and Public Policy program from The University of Arizona is designed to impart the skills and knowledge needed to teach and conduct research at academic institutions.  

The Politics programme at University of Lincoln aims to provide considerable support to enable students to become independent researchers.

The PhD in Political Science program at the University at Albany provides a broad foundation in classic and contemporary theoretical, empirical, and methodological debates in political science, while allowing you to gain expertise in your area of interest.

The Political Science programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in political systems, power relations, and governance.

The Politics programme offered by Birkbeck, University of London offers supervision for projects ranging from public policy to social and political theory, enabling candidates to undertake a major piece of research within their chosen field.

The doctoral program in Political Science at Wayne State University prepares students with a strong intellectual interest in political science for careers in academia, government, non-profit organizations and private-sector research firms.

The Ph.D. program in Politics at New York University is an intellectually vibrant home for students interested in pursuing academic careers focused on the analytically rigorous study of politics.