PhD Course (D.M.226/2021)
International Studies
COURSE SUMMARY
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
OVERVIEW
The doctoral programme focuses on the following themes:
- International Security;
- European Studies and European Integration;
- Global Environmental Problems;
- Human Rights and International Relations.
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.
For the 42nd cycle, the following positions are available:
- 5 positions covered by three-year scholarships funded by the University of Trento;
- 1 position reserved for applicants working at academic institutions or research centers in Italy or abroad ex. art. 17 par. 2, letter e) of the University Regulations for Doctoral Programmes (see art. 5 of the Call).
The admission call indicates:
- admission requirements;
- deadlines;
- admission procedure;
- details of the funded positions;
- availability of scholarships.
APPLY
The selection procedure is entirely online.
Consult the call to get all the information needed to register.
Complete the online application by 16:00 (Italian time) on 14 May 2026.
