Overview

Students are expected to produce an original doctoral dissertation and to launch a successful academic career.

Throughout the Comparative Politics course at Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon, they will be exposed to international best practices and scholars, and they will be asked to present their research to their peers periodically. Academic skills will also be fostered through the presentation of written reports of research advances and results.

Key facts

ICS is among the top institutions in Portugal as regards research in comparative politics and international relations. This PhD programme provides:

Training in advanced methodological techniques;

Exposure to the most up-to-date international research;

Interaction with cutting edge national and international scholars;

Integration into an international, multi-disciplinary academic network;

Unique access to ample bibliographic resources and research funds to be used in Portugal and abroad;

Individualized supervision and support.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Project Design and Planning

Advanced Research Methods

Contemporary Themes in Comparative Politics

Contemporary Themes in International Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-17 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Portuguese

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Political Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of a master’s degree or equivalent in the fields of History, Philosophy, Geography, European Studies, Law, Political Sciences, Public Administration, International Relations, Sociology, and Communication, with a minimum grade of 14/20;

Holders of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a particularly relevant academic or scientific curriculum in other scientific fields that is recognised by the Scientific Committee of the PhD as demonstrating the capacity to undertake this PhD programme, in the fields of History, Philosophy, Geography, European Studies, Law, Political Sciences, Public Administration, International Relations, Sociology, and Communication, with a minimum grade of 14/20;

Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognised by the Scientific Committee of the PhD.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1375 EUR / year

≈ 1375 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1375 EUR / year

≈ 1375 EUR / year

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal

630 - 1123 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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