18 International Relations Doctoral Degree Programs

The Doctor of International Relations (DIR) Programme is the highest degree offered by the Geneva School of Diplomacy and brings together academic excellence through meticulous independent research, and real-world applicability.

A doctorate for international affairs professionals seeking to analyze, critique, and improve responses to conflict, displacement, and human security. Citizens around the world are witnessing major shifts in the world order as new centers of power arise, populist movements grow, and political instability and conflict drive people across national borders.

Doctoral studies at the FSS are primarily research-based. However, students are also expected to attend a certain number of graduate seminars and lectures (the exact number depends on the subject), so it is not possible for students to complete their doctorate by research alone.

The Ph.D. programme in International Relations provides a high-level of knowledge leading to proficiency in international relations. Doctoral candidates admitted to this programme must have a master’s degree in International Relations.

The PhD program in International Relations offers a rigorous path for students interested in advanced research on global political issues. It combines structured coursework with independent study, all...

The Ph.D. Program develops candidates’ skills in international political analysis and prepares them for an academic career through a focus on research skills and professional socialization into the International Relations (IR) discipline.

A PhD in International Relations is designed for students who want to explore global politics, policies, and issues at an advanced level. This program typically involves a combination of independent r...

The PhD program in Politics or International Relations offers a comprehensive opportunity for students to explore complex issues at the intersection of politics, security, governance, and internationa...

The program offers the PhD candidates the main courses of Current Issues in International Relations, Comparative Politics, Turkish Political Life, Political Theory and Research Methods as well as a wide variety of 30 elective courses under five different “fields of specialization”: “International Relations”, “Comparative Politics”, “Turkish Politics”, “European Politics” and “Political Theory”.

The Ph.D. in International Relations and Diplomacy at AGS allows students to specialize in a specific domain of knowledge while gaining the recognition that is instrumental to pursue advanced careers in academics, think tanks, international organizations, or government research.

The Ph.D. Program in International Relations provides a rigorous approach to the study of global affairs with a particular emphasis on security and regional studies. Students are expected to develop substantive knowledge, theoretical perspectives and methodological skills necessary for conducting research and teaching in their field.

The PhD in Politics and International Relations is designed for those who want to explore complex political ideas and global issues. Students can choose to focus on areas like democracy, conflict, sec...

The PhD program in Political Science and International Relations is designed to help students develop advanced research skills and a deep understanding of political systems, policies, and internationa...

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Relations and Diplomacy is a research qualification that can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Students are expected to conduct advanced and original research leading to the completion of a Thesis (80,000 – 100,000 words including notes and bibliography).

To offer opportunities for interdisciplinary research studies, Lingnan University (LU) and Shenzhen University (SZU) have launched a collaboration on joint PhD supervision in the research areas of International Relations and Development Studies from the 2021 intake. Applicants considering for admission to PhD programmes with research areas related to International Relations and Development Studies may consider this joint supervision arrangement.