The Euler-Franeker Memorial University
Online PhD in International Relations and Global Development
Willemstad, Curaçao
PhD
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 13,880 / per course *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* for the entire program, including dissertation supervision committee (textbooks also included) | $145 per credit hour
Key Summary
EULER, in cooperation with EUCLID, an intergovernmental treaty-based organization with university mandate, offers to select students from the general public its flagship external (distance or online) degree program called the EUCLID Online PhD in Global Governance (DGG being the program code for this full PhD / Doctorate of Philosophy).
It is the only online PhD program in global governance organized by an intergovernmental institution whose programs are officially used by active diplomats over 4 continents, many of whom have reached high governance levels (ambassador, minister).
This program is an advanced academic program for future academic leaders (professors, deans) and global leaders (NGO leaders, senior civil servants) delivered by a treaty-based and treaty-practicing institution.
Full (officials of CW and EPS); 15% off (IGOs)
EUCLID’s PhD in Global Governance represents 90 US credits (180-240 ECTS) of coursework beyond the Bachelor’s (in application of international standards for recognized PhDs).
In practice, students may enter the DGG with a relevant Master’s degree, complete 35 credit hours of core doctoral courses, followed by the actual writing of the dissertation in 5 phases.
The resulting thesis should be a publishable book offering a clear contribution to the field and establishing the author as a subject-matter expert.
Among the suggested areas of focus are:
- New global economic and financial architecture
- ESG and SDGs
- Regional diplomatic affairs
- Small Islands / Small States issues
- Inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations
- International and treaty law
- Sustainable development
- IGOs and non-governmental organizations
- Nation-specific dissertations
As a high-level PhD, the EULER-EUCLID DGG provides outstanding professional and academic preparation to its students for a successful career in global affairs at the international, regional, national and local levels. It is also suitable for careers in academia, media and legal practice. Our alumni have been successful in securing employment and promotions in government service and international organizations, including at the level of ambassador and minister.