About Program
The PhD International Relations program is designed for scholars who want to pursue advanced research in global politics, governance, public policy, and international affairs. The program helps students examine how political systems, institutions, and policy frameworks shape relations among states and influence major international challenges.
Students engage with a broad range of contemporary issues, including human rights, climate change, global poverty, global ethics, security, diplomacy, and international development. Through advanced study and independent research, scholars develop the analytical and research skills required to investigate complex political and policy questions at national, regional, and global levels.
The program prepares graduates for research, teaching, policy analysis, and leadership roles in universities, think tanks, government institutions, public administration, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and multinational organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum Academic Requirement: Applicants must have an MS/MPhil or equivalent qualification with a minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA or First Division.
- Relevant Disciplines: Eligible disciplines include International Relations, Political Science, Defense and Strategic Studies, and Economics. Applicants from Law, Development Studies, Media and Mass Communication/Journalism, Pakistan Studies, or Area Studies may also be considered on a case-to-case basis.