The PhD in Global Governance at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing is a four-year, full-time English-taught doctoral research program offered through the School of International Relations (SIR) that leads to a Ph.D. degree focused on the advanced study of global governance, international political economy, international institutions and global public affairs. The program aims to cultivate high-level researchers and leaders who can contribute original scholarship and informed policy insights on how global systems — including states, international organizations, NGOs and multinational actors — interact to address complex transnational challenges. Students begin with structured research seminars and methodological training to build a strong foundation in global governance theory, research design and interdisciplinary approaches, then work closely with faculty supervisors to conduct independent, original research culminating in a doctoral dissertation that advances understanding of issues such as global public policy, international cooperation frameworks, governance of global commons, and institutional responses to global risks. Candidates are expected to develop both rigorous analytical skills and multicultural communication abilities through coursework, research activities, publication expectations and engagement with global academic networks, positioning graduates for careers in academia, international organizations, think tanks, government agencies, and policy and research institutions worldwide. The standard duration of the program is four years, with options for accelerated completion (for scholarship holders) or extensions up to six years under specific conditions.

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