International Politics University of Pécs
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | On-Campus | Full-time | 8 semester | September | €3500 per semester | €3500 per semester |
Course overview
The aim of the doctoral program is to offer a wide variety of topics for the study of the actors, processes, intersections, and complexities of International Politics to those committed minds and talents who wish to foster research in any of the major relevant sub-fields in an interdisciplinary manner. The instructors and thesis supervisors of the program represent an extensive pool of expertise embracing Political Science, International Relations, International Law, Regional/Area Studies, therefore, provide substantial support to students both from methodological and theoretical perspectives. The interdisciplinary character of the program is strongly reinforced by the natural cooperation with other programs of the Doctoral School, including History, Ethnography, and Cultural Anthropology.
The program has been dynamically developing its circle of partnerships and collaborations both nationally and internationally. Doctoral students have the opportunity to join projects, take part in fieldwork, and participate in many exchange programs in different corners of the Globe. The host department also offers a wide range of scientific and intercultural events.
Entry requirements
The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal of the University of Pécs:
- MA/MSc Degree in International Relations (for lack of the degree, other degrees can also be accepted if they include the following disciplines: social science (sociology, philosophy, anthropology), law, economy, political science, history, culture and linguistics, as well as geography, geopolitics – please attach a transcript for the courses you have completed (title, credits)Transcripts of records showing satisfactory completion , university degree
- Europass CV in English
- List of publications (if already) and other scientific, or related professional activities
- Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters.
- Preliminary Research Proposal in 5,000 to 20,000 characters.
- Copy of valid passport or national ID
- Medical certificate, (please fill the document and attach the serologic test results)
- vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B)
- HEP A/B/C test*
- HIV test*
- Chest X-ray: Please attach the chest’s X-ray result (not the film!) in English/Hungarian! (not older than 3 months)
- Transfer receipt of the EUR 140 application fee
- Official copy of the following language exam certificates:
- TOEFL (iBT internet-based): 66 points (www.ets.org/toefl)
- ECL: B2 level (http://www.ecl-test.com/)
- IELTS: Overall Band Score: 5.5 (www.ielts.org)
- Cambridge ESOL: B2 level (www.cambridgeenglish.org)
- TELC: B2 level (https://www.telc.net/en.html)
- or a written document certifying an advanced command of English
- Entrance Exam (personally or via Skype)
- research plan, preliminary research proposal,
- supporting letters from two instructor-researchers from your previous higher education institution(s) who are holders of the PhD degree (or other scientific degree equal to the PhD degree),
- letter of acceptance from your future research leader at the Doctoral School
Foundation courses at University of Pécs
Foundation and pathway programmes help you to meet academic and languague requirements to study abroad.