Study Social Sciences at Phd Level
PhD Programs
Begin your academic journey
Have you finished or are you currently finishing your Master’s degree? Are you looking for a suitable PhD study program in the field of social sciences?
We offer nine doctoral study programs, all of them either in a full-time or combined form. A standard length of study in a PhD program is four years.
Explore our programs
Area Studies
Explore the dynamics shaping today’s world through an internationally oriented PhD program focused on North America, Europe, and Eurasia.
Digital Social Science
Investigate how digital technologies transform societies, economies, and political life with this interdisciplinary PhD program.
Economics and Finance
Join an internationally oriented PhD program that combines rigorous training in economic theory with cutting-edge quantitative analysis.
International Relations
Do you seek to examine international and security issues through a strong theoretical and methodological lens? Choose our PhD in International Relations.
Media and Communication Studies
This PhD program investigates the way media and communication shape how societies understand themselves, exercise power, and navigate change.
Modern History
Explore contemporary history through an internationally oriented PhD program focused on Europe, North America, and the post-Soviet space in their global connections.
Political Science
From democratic governance and political systems to nondemocratic forms of government, this program offers training in contemporary political science.
Public and Social Policy
This PhD program examines how public policies are designed, implemented, and evaluated in response to contemporary social issues.
Sociology
Our PhD program in Sociology develops expertise in sociological theory and methodology and allows you to actively participate in research teams.
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