PhD in Political Science – International Relations Track
The PhD program in Political Science – International Relations Track at Central European University (CEU) reflects the existing traditions of IR scholarship in North America, the UK, and Western Europe especially. The department offers concentrations in, and faculty expertise on, Security Studies, International Political Economy and IR theory.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
September
Application Deadline
1st of February
Tuition Fee
€ 15,000 per year
Location
Vienna, Austria
Degree
Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
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The PhD program in Political Science – International Relations Track at Central European University (CEU) reflects the existing traditions of IR scholarship in North America, the UK, and Western Europe especially. The department offers concentrations in, and faculty expertise on, Security Studies, International Political Economy and IR theory.
The program in Political Science – International Relations Track at Central European University (CEU) provides students with a variety of methodological tools and a deep grounding in disciplinary concepts and theories in order to enable them to both explain and understand the material and textual, social and technical factors that account for continuity and change in world politics.
Although therefore necessarily global in its outlook, the track has particular geographical expertise in Europe (eastern and western), Central Asia, MENA, and it is building up its expertise in South East Asia. Epistemologically and methodologically, the track draws upon both positivist and non-positivist approaches, with a concomitant commitment to pursuing traditional and critical scholarship.
IR faculty is involved in a variety of international research collaborations.
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Courses include:
- Comparative Case Study Research
- Advanced Methods in Political Philosophy
- Applied Policy Research
- Critical Qualitative Research Methods
- Democratic Theory
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Admissions requirements:
- Academic Writing Submission(s)
- Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Records
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Standard Test Scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.)
- Completed CEU Application Form
Application deadlines:
- February 1, 2025 for master’s and PhD studies with financial aid
- March 15, 2025 for self-financing master’s candidates who will require a study visa
- August 15, 2024 for self-financing master’s candidates who will not require a study visa