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 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research in International Relations examines the complexities and processes involved in the relationships that govern international governance institutions. It deals with socio-economic and political, legal, historical, and context-sensitive factors, which are key elements in any international environment. A research thesis in this area should examine the dynamics and structural features, as well as humanitarian issues operating within the global community.

The Doctor of International Relations (D.Sc) goal is to provide students with a strong foundation in theory and practice of international relations necessary to conduct ground breaking research.

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.

PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University. This programme examines the complexities and processes involved in the relationships that govern international governance institutions. It deals with socio-economic and political, legal, historical and context-sensitive factors, which are key elements in any international environment. A research thesis in this area should examine the dynamics and structural features, as well as humanitarian issues operating within the global community.

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).

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.

PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University. This program provides the theoretical basis and practical analysis of the international business. A research thesis should address the global environment in which the business operates, as well as the process of business preparation and market entry, strategy and operations. It should also cover topics such as the human and cultural environment that includes business, international trade theory, government influence on trade, international trade diplomacy, multinational accounting and tax strategy and multinational ownership reflecting recent developments and current interests.

This Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research in International Affairs provides the theoretical basis and practical analysis of international business. A research thesis should address the global environment in which the business operates, as well as the process of business preparation and market entry, strategy and operations. It should also cover topics such as the human and cultural environment that includes business, international trade theory, government influence on trade, international trade diplomacy, multinational accounting and tax strategy and multinational ownership reflecting recent developments and current interests.

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.

This programme examines the complexities and processes involved in the relationships that govern international governance institutions. It deals with socio-economic and political, legal, historical and context-sensitive factors, which are key elements in any international environment.

The only online Ph.D. program in diplomacy organized by an international intergovernmental organization and officially used by active diplomats over 4 continents.

This programme provides a theoretical basis and practical analysis of international business. A research thesis should address the global environment in which the business operates, as well as the process of business preparation and market entry, strategy and operations.

Public Policy and Global Affairs (PPGA) offers full-time and part-time Ph.D. by research. It is a fast-growing research programme in Asia with a vibrant research community. Current faculty research interests include but are not limited to: Foreign Policy Analysis, Regionalism and Regional Integration (European Union, ASEAN), Chinese Foreign Policy, etc.

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”.