Overview
The PhD program in Political Science - Public Policy Track at Central European University (CEU) taught by faculty that specialize in different levels of policy making, including the sub-national, national, European Union and global levels, and PhD students work on or have graduated with theses that focus on each of these different levels.
Research and study in the Public Policy track draws on both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Most projects emphasize empirically driven analysis. The track is primarily designed to train academic researchers in the field of comparative public policy, but scholars also learn to apply analytical tools to ‘real world’ policy problems and to produce high-quality policy advice.
Faculty
The faculty involved in the PhD program come from a range of public-policy related disciplinary backgrounds, including international relations, politics, law and economics. In addition to being authoritative voices in their respective fields of research, they also have first-hand policy experience, working for think-tanks (e.g. the RAND Corporation) or businesses (e.g. Vodafone), consulting with NGOs (e.g. Open Society Institute, Transparency International) or advising national or local governments, as well as international organizations (e.g. World Bank Institute).
Programme Structure
Research areas:
- European Union politics and policy, regional integration
- Governance (local, national, European Union, global)
- Public management and administration
- Policy reform analysis
- Development and trade
- Role of civil society in public policy
- Minorities
- Public services and utilities (particularly media and communications, energy and higher education)
- Economic and labor market policy
- Political parties and public policies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
International Relations Public Policy Political ScienceAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Academic Writing Submission(s)
- Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Records
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Standard Test Scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.)
- Completed CEU Application Form
Tuition Fee
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15000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
15000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 EUR per year during 48 months.
- Doctoral programs (year 1): 15,000 EUR
- Doctoral programs after comprehensive examination (years 2,3, and 4): 5,000 EUR
Living costs for Vienna
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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