PhD Course

International Studies

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The Doctoral programme in International studies focuses on complex international phenomena, which often can only be understood by integrating different disciplines and exploring their interconnections.

Students learn to grasp the fundamental theoretical approaches underpinning the subjects that are key to International Studies—political science, law, and economics—and to apply their analytical tools and methods of empirical research.

The programme combines a solid foundation in one or more core disciplines with an openness to methodologies, concepts, and perspectives from other fields of study.

The curriculum includes methodological courses, multidisciplinary courses, an academic writing programme designed to enhance the ability to write scholarly texts in English, and training to present research findings effectively. The faculty also organizes a series of guest lectures, meetings with professionals working in international organisations, and short intensive courses aimed at strengthening soft skills.

The course in brief

Area of study:
Humanities
Coordinator:
Louisa Rosemary Parks
Call for applications: open
Language:
English
Duration:
3 years

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The doctoral programme focuses on the following themes:

  • International Security;
  • European Studies and European Integration;
  • Global Environmental Problems;
  • Human Rights and International Relations.
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To apply for the PhD programme, you must have:

  • a specialist or master's degree or a degree issued under the previous regulations;
  • a second-level diploma awarded by higher-education institutions for the fine arts, music and dance (AFAM, Alta Formazione Artistica e Musicale);
  • an equivalent academic qualification obtained abroad (master's degree) that allows admission to the PhD program in the education system or in the country of issue and that is considered suitable by the selection committee for the sole purpose of accessing the course.
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The admission call indicates:

  • admission requirements;
  • deadlines;
  • admission procedure;
  • details of the funded positions;
  • availability of scholarships.

For this doctoral course the following are available: 5 places and 5 three-year scholarships funded by UniTrento.

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Consult the call and complete the application
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The selection procedure is entirely online.

Consult the call to get all the information needed to register.

Complete the online form by 16:00 (Italian time) on 8 May 2025
 

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Rankings, evaluation results and exclusions
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  • Assessment of qualifications (carried out by the Commission without the presence of the candidates): 28 and 29 May 2025;
  • Interview for shortlisted candidates: 9 and 10 July 2025.

The detailed interviews schedule will be published in this section. 

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Regulations

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Information for PhD students
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Consult the list of all the courses
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Go to the PhD site

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Contatto struttura organizzativa