United International Business School
Doctorate of Philosophy (DPhil) in International Management
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Barcelona, Spain
PhD
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
CHF 36,000
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary


Program duration: 2 up to 4 academic years, part-time
Program format: Part-time, Online
Program language: English
Degree awarded: Doctorate of Philosophy in International Management (DPhil)
Deadline: no deadline to apply
Location: Online
Starting dates: 6
Program Duration
Part-time students can earn a Doctoral degree in 2 to 4 academic years, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection, and the course planning. Completing half the typical number of courses equals twice the duration of the part-time program. The more flexible the working hours, the more courses will be available to finish faster. All Postgraduate students are considered part-time.
Kick-start your studies up to 6 times per year
Students can choose from multiple starting dates in the fall, winter, spring, and summer of each academic year. Our modular course design and program structure provide optimal flexibility for education planning.
Thanks to the program's adaptable structure, multiple starting dates are available throughout the academic year in October, November, January, February, April, and May.
Study Online
Postgraduate programs are dellivered entirely online, allowing students to connect to pre-scheduled classes from anywhere in the world.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the study program, students are awarded an international private Doctorate of Philosophy in International Management (DPhil) by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty at the local campuses where credits were earned.
UIBS Quality: Accreditations & Global Rankings
United International Business School (UIBS) is dedicated to academic excellence, holding prestigious international accreditations and consistently ranking as a top-tier business school.
Programmatic Accreditations
Our business programs meet rigorous global standards, ensuring your degree is recognized worldwide:
- ACBSP Accredited: Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (USA).
- ECBE Accredited: Accredited by the European Council for Business Education (Europe).
Quality Certifications
- eduQua Certified: Our Zurich and Geneva campuses hold the Swiss quality label for further education.
- ISO 9001:2015: Certified for high-standard Quality Management Systems.
Global Rankings (CEO Magazine)
UIBS is recognized as a leader in business education:
- Tier One European MBA Program.
- Top-ranked Global Online MBA.
- Premier Global Executive MBA.
Academic Memberships
We are proud members of leading educational associations, including AACSB, EFMD, and CEEMAN.


