PhD programmes at the Institute require a four-year commitment, with the first three semesters in residence. During the first two semesters, you will take theoretical and methodological doctoral seminars before presenting a preliminary thesis at the end of the third semester, with the defence of your thesis taking place at the end of the eighth semester. Our PhD programmes meet the established requirements for accreditation in Switzerland. The courses are taught in English, however the thesis could be written either in English or French.
We offer six disciplinary PhDs: PhD in Anthropology and Sociology, PhD in International Economics, PhD in Development Economics, PhD in International History, PhD in International Law and PhD in International Relations/Political Science.
