International Relations
Do you seek to examine international and security issues through a strong theoretical and methodological lens? Building on the expertise of the Departments of International Relations and Security Studies, this PhD program offers you opportunities to engage with research on international institutions, European integration, security, and global transformations. You will be prepared to pursue careers in research and higher education, as well as analytical and leadership positions in international organizations, public administration, NGOs, media, and the private sector.
Application deadlines
30 April 2027
The applications will open on 1 January 2027.
Important note for visa-seeking students: Please read about the visa process before applying. You are responsible for organizing your legal stay in Czechia and the visa process can be quite lengthy.
Program description
This PhD program aims to train experts capable of approaching the analysis of a wide range of international issues on the basis of competences built with an emphasis on theoretical reflection on international relations, methodological training, and the ability to grasp the research framework of the chosen topic.
Priority research areas of the Department of International Relations and the Department of Security Studies which jointly offer this program have long included theoretical reflection on the institutional framework of cooperative processes, institutional dynamics of the European integration process, international security issues, and the impact of globalization on the nature of international relations on a global and regional scale.
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Tuition fees and scholarships
Tuition fees: 500 EUR per year
Important information
Degree: PhD
Form: full-time or combined
Duration: 4 years
Language: English
Teaching: on campus
After graduation
You will be well-equipped to find work as a highly qualified expert able to take part in basic and applied research in academia, i.e. in research institutions, universities, as well as think-tanks. Your qualification will allow you to apply your skills in managerial positions in government agencies, the administration of international organizations, international NGOs, mass media and a whole spectrum of public and private-sector institutions.
