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printable versionThe PhD Programme in International Studies
The doctorate in International Studies is the flagship programme of the School of International Studies. It brings together leading research departments (Economics; History, Modern Languages and Humanities; Human and Social Studies; Legal Studies; Sociology and Social Research) to construct an interdisciplinary research degree. The programme's mission is to produce PhDs able to compete on the international academic job market and to follow careers in international intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations. The doctorate has received start-up funding as part of the accord between the governments of Italy and Germany to promote links between the two countries' university systems. Access to the programme is open to citizens of any country in possession of a graduate degree in disciplines related to International Studies (Economics; History, Modern Languages and Humanities; Law, Political Science and Sociology).
The three-year doctoral programme focuses on the study of International Law, International Economics and International Politics. It will be composed of at least 200 hours of structured coursework; a period of study outside Italy, and a dissertation, written under the supervision of faculty members and an external reader nominated by the School. All coursework will be in English and will be taught by members of the university’s multi-national faculty.
The Programme receives funding from the University of Trento, and the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Trento e Rovereto.
The following departments contribute to the PhD Programme in International Studies