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Forward College
Bachelor's in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Paris, France
- + 1 more
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The PPE programme is an interdisciplinary programme for students who are looking for a deep understanding of how the world works, how we can make sense of it and design innovative solutions. By exploring Philosophy, Politics, and Economics alongside Forward College’s unique approach to leadership, you will gain hands-on experience in working together to turn ideas into collective action.


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Instituto de Estudos Politicos - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
BA in Political Science and International Relations
- Lisbon, Portugal
BA
Full time
3 semesters
On-Campus
Portuguese, English
Political Science and International Relations students thus gain access to some of the best specialist professors from other universities around the world.


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Instituto de Ciências Sociais da Universidade de Lisboa
PhD in Comparative Politics
- Lisbon, Portugal
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD programme in Comparative Politics is strongly based on the research activities conducted at ICS. We aspire to scholarly excellence by combining research and teaching. ICS is among the top institutions in Portugal as regards research in comparative politics and international relations.


Instituto de Estudos Politicos - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
PhD in Political Science and International Relations: Security and Defense
- Lisbon, Portugal
PhD
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
Portuguese
The PhD in Political Science and International Relations aims to deepen fundamental knowledge and capacity for scientific research in the area of Political Science and International Relations.


Instituto de Estudos Politicos - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Master in Political Science and International Relations: Security and Defense
- Lisbon, Portugal
Master degree
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
Portuguese, English
The Master’s Degree in Political Science and International Relations seeks to deepen and broaden fundamental knowledge and capacities for scientific research in the fields of Political Science and International Relations.
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Instituto de Estudos Politicos - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Post-Graduate in Political Science and International Relations: Security and Defense
- Lisbon, Portugal
Postgraduate Diploma
Full time
2 semesters
On-Campus
Portuguese, English
The Post-Graduate Programme in Political Science and International Relations seeks to deepen fundamental knowledge and capacity for scientific research in the area of Political Science and International Relations.


Forward College
BSc in Politics & International Relations
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Paris, France
- + 1 more
BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Forward College is a Higher Education Institution designed for bright undergraduate students who wish to go beyond academic excellence. Our students combine a Bachelor’s degree from LSE (3# Europe*) or King’s College London (#6 in Europe**) with a fully international experience in Lisbon (year 1), Paris (year 2), and Berlin (year 3), leadership training, small-class teaching with an average of 15 students per class, and one-on-one tutoring by a world-class faculty. *QS ranking in social sciences and management 2024 **QS ranking in Psychology 2024


Forward College
Bachelor's in Psychology, Politics, Law and Economics
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Paris, France
- + 1 more
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The PPLE programme is an interdisciplinary programme for students who wish to understand how people behave and can be influenced as individuals, in organisations or communities. It combines the analytical power of Economics and Law with the human understanding that Psychology and Politics bring. By merging these four pillars with Forward College’s unique approach to Leadership, you will learn to analyse, solve and act upon the multi-faceted problems of the 21st century.


Instituto de Estudos Politicos - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
MA in Conflict Resolution and Strategies for Peace
- Lisbon, Portugal
MA
Full time
3 semesters
On-Campus
English
This interdisciplinary Programme, offered in Lisbon and fully taught in English, combines conflict studies and peace research with international relations, politics and diplomacy to address today’s global challenges - new wars, migration, climate change, inclusive institution building and sustainable justice.


Forward College
BSc in Economics & Politics
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Paris, France
- + 1 more
BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Forward College is a Higher Education Institution designed for bright undergraduate students who wish to go beyond academic excellence. Our students combine a Bachelor’s degree from LSE (3# Europe*) or King’s College London (#6 in Europe**) with a fully international experience in Lisbon (year 1), Paris (year 2), and Berlin (year 3), leadership training, small-class teaching with an average of 15 students per class, and one-on-one tutoring by a world-class faculty. *QS ranking in social sciences and management 2024 **QS ranking in Psychology 2024


Universidade de Aveiro
Doctorate in Political Science
- Aveiro, Portugal
PhD
3 years
On-Campus
Portuguese, English
This doctoral Program aims, generally, to provide high quality advanced training in Political Science, and generate valuable contributions to research in this area.


Universidade de Aveiro
Master in Political Science
- Aveiro, Portugal
Master degree
2 years
On-Campus
Portuguese
The educational and scientific project underlying this course seeks to foster the development of the theoretical, conceptual and instrumental bases necessary for the analysis, comprehension and critical evaluation of political phenomena in their multiple dimensions.


University Fernando Pessoa
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and International Relations
- Porto, Portugal
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Portuguese
The degree in Political Science and International Relations aims to provide multidisciplinary skills in areas that enable the exercise of various professional activities in the political and international domains.


SIT Graduate Institute
Global Master of Arts in Diplomacy & International Relations (Full-Time)
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Washington, USA
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Offering SIT’s unique brand of immersive, place-based learning from the world’s top locations in diplomacy and international relations, this one-year master’s degree provides you with key points of comparison among U.S., European, and African perspectives as you gain a mastery of the global political system and how to maneuver within it.


University of Evora
Ph.D. in Political Theory, International Relations and Human Rights
- Evora, Portugal
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
Portuguese
The PhD in Political Theory, International Relations and Human Rights, created in partnership by the Universities of Évora and the Azores, is distinguished by the centrality it gives to questions of citizenship and human rights, contextualized in the international system, driven by heterogeneous trends and forces that are sometimes contradictory. With the support of a faculty with high scientific and disciplinary competence and anchored in the solid research experience inserted in Research Centers of Excellence, this doctorate aims to develop a deep theoretical knowledge, which in a versatile and transdisciplinary way, boosts the development of critical analyzes , which represent an innovative and consistent contribution to research at national and international level.
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Studying international relations in Portugal puts you at a genuine crossroads of history, diplomacy, and contemporary global affairs. Portugal's position as a founding NATO member and active EU participant gives your studies real-world context from day one.
The learning environment fosters intellectual curiosity and independent critical thinking across policy analysis, geopolitics, and cross-cultural communication. You'll examine topics like international law, security studies, diplomatic negotiation, and global governance, often through team-based study and industry-linked projects with NGOs or government bodies. Portugal's deep historical ties to Africa, Latin America, and Asia also enrich coursework with perspectives rarely found elsewhere in Europe.
Graduates move into careers across diplomacy, international development, policy research, foreign affairs, and multilateral institutions. The language environment here adds practical value too, since Portuguese is one of the world's most widely spoken languages, spoken across multiple continents, and fluency opens doors in global organizations and international business. Whatever direction you choose, the analytical and cross-cultural competencies you develop translate directly to roles in both public and private sectors worldwide.