The PhD in Comparative Politics at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing is a four-year, full-time English-taught doctoral research program offered within the School of International Relations (SIR) that leads to a Ph.D. degree in political science with a specialization in comparative politics. The program is designed to train advanced scholars and researchers with strong theoretical grounding and empirical research skills in the study of political systems, institutions, and political behavior across different countries, with particular depth in both Chinese and foreign politics. Its training objectives include developing expert knowledge in the theory of comparative politics, understanding differences and similarities in political institutions and party systems, and preparing graduates for careers in academic research, university teaching, high-level policy analysis, government and international organizations, think tanks and consultancy. Research directions often include theory of comparative politics, Chinese government and politics, Western political systems, and comparative analysis of political parties, with a curriculum that typically comprises core compulsory and elective courses leading up to an original doctoral dissertation that contributes to scholarly literature in the field. The program expects students to complete a minimum number of credits through coursework and research components over four years, and offers opportunities for in-depth study and professional development in global and comparative political issues.

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