Overview

Program outcomes include acquiring subject-specific skills in the area of specialization and improving research methodology.

What you will learn

Political Science (Individual doctorate) graduates from University of Zurich acquire transferable skills (university-level teaching, science communication, building networks, leadership skills, international experience).

In addition to promoting publications in scholarly journals and the ability to present research findings in academic contexts, the program enables participants to develop the personal skill sets necessary for a successful career in research or in another demanding profession.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Democracy in the Time of Covid-19: Implications for Politics, Markets, and Society
Economics and Politics of Development
From Planning to Wayfinding: Design Your Future with a PhD in Social Sciences
Longitudinal Data Analysis
R for Advanced Social Sciences
Research Day Asia & Europe
Web Science Research in Cultural Studies and the Social Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2024-02-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-01-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2024-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

12 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Public Policy Political Science View 5 other PhDs in Public Policy in Switzerland

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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

Master’s degree diploma from a state-accredited university.
Credits for any transferred coursework must also have been acquired at a state-accredited university.
The diploma itself is state-accredited.
The diploma grants entitlement to pursue doctoral studies at a state-accredited university in the relevant country.

Tuition Fee

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International

284 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 142 EUR per semester during 36 months.
National

284 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 142 EUR per semester during 36 months.

Tuition fee is 150 CHF per semester

Living costs for Zürich

1920 - 2572 CHF /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.