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Political Science – (Ph.D.)
Central European University (CEU)
Political Science Department
| Application Deadline: | January 25 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 11,000 | ||
| Location: | Budapest / Hungary / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Central European University (CEU)
The Department of Political Science focuses on several areas of political science, with a special emphasis on comparative politics. The curriculum examines questions of political theory, democratization, constitutional politics, political economy, mass media, electoral behavior, party politics, research methodology and European politics. In 2009, the department received a five-star ranking in Europe from the Center for Higher Education Development.
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science
The doctoral program is operated jointly by the departments of Public Policy, Political Science, and International Relations and/or European Studies. The program prepares students for a career in research and university-level teaching. Research areas include comparative politics, political theory, and political economy, as well as international relations and public policy.
Career Paths
Graduates of the department pursue doctoral and post-doctoral studies at leading European and US universities, or find employment in politics, political analysis, the media, civil service, international non-governmental organizations and research organizations, business and government.
Contents
Selected Areas of Research
* Political institutions
* Party systems
* Comparative political economy
* Media policy
* Analytical and normative political theory
* Constitutional theory
* Political sociology
* European politics, democratization
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* Proof of English proficiency
* Master’s degree
* Curriculum vitae
* Letters of recommendation
* Research proposal
* Statement of purpose
* Outline of MA thesis
* Writing sample
* Complete online application at:
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
Accreditation
CEU and all its degree programs are registered and accredited in the US. The University and an increasing number of its programs are also accredited in Hungary. In addition, several CEU degrees are awarded jointly with other leading European universities. Thus, CEU education is globally recognized and highly valued opening unique career prospects for its graduates all over the world.
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