Overview
Our International Affairs and Political Economy programme provides you with the ideal platform for writing your doctoral thesis in the fields of political science, economics, international law or management.
Why DIA?
The DIA programme prepares you for an academic career or a demanding role in management, economics, and politics. We provide you with the research skills and the theoretical foundation to develop your doctoral thesis in your selected area of expertise.
In addition, you will enhance your ability to engage in academic dialogue with related disciplines. Your doctoral thesis is at the center of the programme. The thesis may be policy-orientated, theoretical or of a multidisciplinary nature.
The University of St. Gallen (HSG) is one of Europe’s leading Business Universities and offers you an education guided by an integrative view of business, economics, law and social sciences.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Political Economics of Development
- Institutional Organization Theory
- Social Acceptance of Climate Solutions in a Polarized World
- Macroeconomics and Inequality
- Advanced Public Economics
- (Mental) Health and the Labor Market
- Basics in Experimental Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
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Disciplines
Economics International Relations Political Science View 21 other PhDs in Economics in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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
- You can apply for Ph.D. studies in International Affairs and Political Economy if you hold an equivalent Master's degree from a recognised university in a subject related to social sciences.
- A minimum average grade of 5.00 (not rounded) is required. This is equivalent to a minimum average grade of 2.00 (not rounded) in Germany and Austria.
- Letter of recommendation from your prospective doctoral supervisor
Tuition Fee
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International
2158 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1079 CHF per semester during 60 months. -
National
1258 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 629 CHF per semester during 60 months.
Living costs for St. Gallen
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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