Department of
International Relations
and European Studies

In a post-truth era, societies everywhere depend on protecting democracy through meaningful bonding of political authority and policy relevant academic research. Governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as political parties, voters, and especially the youth, are increasingly asking questions that only well-trained social scientists can address: what is true, who can be trusted, and what should be done?

If you decide to pursue a PhD at the Department of International Relations and European StudieS:

• You will be introduced to modern research methods
• You will work in close collaboration with your senior colleagues
• Your intellectual safety will always be challenged
• Your intellectual growth will always be our goal
• You will learn how to help others learn
• You will develop a life-long professional network

IRES offers a 3-year (3+2+3) and 180 ECTS, full time program that develops academicians capable of conducting rigorous policies relevant to social science research and delivering their findings to various audiences.

Through a combination of an in-depth immersion into key social science scholarship, writing and teaching, the curriculum aims to equip its graduates with marketable intellectual skills necessary for success in academia, public advocacy and government.