The PhD in International Relations at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing is a four-year, full-time doctoral research program taught in English and offered by the School of International Relations (SIR). It leads to a Ph.D. degree with a specialization in International Relations and is designed to train world-class researchers and leaders in political science, international relations, diplomacy, and global governance with strong analytical, methodological and academic skills. The program includes multiple research fields such as Political Science Theories, Comparative Politics (Chinese and foreign governmental institutions), International Relations, Diplomacy, and Global Governance, allowing students to focus their studies and research according to their interests. In the first year, students engage in intensive research seminars and methodological training to build foundational expertise, and in subsequent years they work under faculty supervision to conduct original research culminating in a doctoral dissertation that contributes new knowledge to the field. The aim is to prepare graduates for influential careers in academia, government agencies, international organizations, think tanks, NGOs and policy institutions where deep understanding of global political and economic interactions is essential. While the standard duration is four years, students with certain scholarships may complete the program in three, and extensions (up to six years total) are permitted for those needing more time to finish research and dissertation work.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
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