Overview

Professional Skills

In-depth policy analysis
Teaching and presentation skills
Quantitative and qualitative research methods

Alumni Success

Over the past five years, our doctoral graduates have received appointments at universities from coast to coast within the United States and at universities abroad, including Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, and Lebanon.

Senior alumni of the Public and International Affairs program at the University of Pittsburgh hold leadership positions in academia, government, and international organizations throughout the United States and around the world.

Programme Structure

Research centers include:

Center for Analytical Approaches to Social Innovation
Center for Governance and Markets
Ford Institute for Human Security
Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership
Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies
Congress of Neighboring Communities (CONNECT)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Fall deadline: January 15

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

78 SCH

72 hours of coursework and a six-credit dissertation

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Public Policy View 13 other PhDs in International Relations in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply to the PhD program, you must have a bachelor’s degree. Before undertaking doctoral study, it’s beneficial, but not mandatory, to have a master’s degree in public and international affairs or in one of the social sciences.

Online Application
Application Fee
Résumé
Personal Essay
Research Proposal/Writing Sample
GRE or GMAT scores
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores (international applicants only)
Academic Transcripts
Two Letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

43804 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43804 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

25834 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25834 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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