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
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
- 72 hours of coursework and a six-credit dissertation
Delivered
Disciplines
International Relations Public Policy View 15 other PhDs in International Relations in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
43804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
25834 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25834 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Pittsburgh
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Public and International Affairs.
Available Scholarships
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