International and Diplomatic Studies

Prague University of Economics and Business - Faculty of International Relations

Key information
Field of study:
Political sciences and civics
Study language::
EN
Study program code:
P0312D200026
Application deadline:
31.05.2027
ISCED code:
0312
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
4 years

Doctoral study field of International political relations offers extended knowledge in the field of international relations. Study is conceived as multidisciplinary, is based on knowledge of world economy, international law and other important aspects of international reality – security, ecology, culture. Fundamental stress is put on the study of theory and topical issues of international relations, interdisciplinary analyses of global processes. Applicants for this field of study may be graduates from universities with both economic and social science orientation, if they meet the requirements of entrance procedure (required knowledge is at the level of the main specialisation at VŠE „International Politics and Diplomacy“).

Application and admission procedure
Admission procedure form:
interview
Application start:
01.04.2027
Application deadline:
31.05.2027
Application fee:
100.00 EUR

https://fir.vse.cz/ph-d-programs/admission_proces/

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Study

After completing the study programme, you will be able to: - understand and apply key concepts and categories of the discipline at an advance level. Integrate theoretical knowledge and apply it to practical problems in international relations; - critically analyse knowledge of world affairs from international political and economic perspectives and conduct a synthesis of that knowledge. Compare, evaluate and defend different interpretations of international political and economic phenomena in academic debates in advanced-level professional debates; - identify research gaps and formulating research questions, including designing and implementing innovative research designs incorporating qualitative and quantitative methods and using relevant scholarly research software; - implement a comprehensive research methodology - gathering, analysing, evaluating and critically interpreting data and sources on international political and economic processes; - develop and implement publication strategies consistent with research objectives and effectively publish results in high-quality journals, monographs or proceedings.

Study fee
Study fee amount:
500.00 - 500.00 EUR / [ { "contentType": "globalFeeInterval", "name": "academic year", "createDate": "2026-08-04T20:10:08Z", "updateDate": "2026-08-06T10:54:27.7283991Z", "route": { "path": "/global/en/data/codebooks/fee-intervals/academic-year/", "queryString": null, "startItem": { "id": "37758b86-6d55-4288-833e-ffda8153852e", "path": "global" } }, "id": "a98b53d9-088b-4bc5-b3e4-af5353086d21", "properties": {} } ]
University

School detail

Institution type:
public
Founded:
1953
Abbreviation:
VSE
Number of students:
15040
Number of international students in degree programs:
3789
Number of international exchange students:
858
Number of international alumni
953

The Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) is the largest economics-focused university in Czechia and one of the leading business schools in Central and Eastern Europe. You can choose from degree programmes in economics, finance, management, informatics and international relations, taught in Czech and English. During your studies, you build analytical thinking, data skills and the ability to apply theory in real-world contexts. The international AACSB accreditation confirms the quality of education at VŠE. Only a small percentage of business schools worldwide hold it. Teaching is closely linked with practice. You work on real projects with companies, complete internships and meet experts from business and the public sector as part of your courses. VŠE has an extensive network of partner universities, so you can study abroad across Europe and beyond. Graduates combine academic knowledge, language skills and practical experience. They find career opportunities in consulting, finance, IT, public administration and international institutions, often already during their studies.

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Field of study:
Political sciences and civics
Study language::
EN
Study program code:
P0312D200026
Application deadline:
31.05.2027
ISCED code:
0312
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
4 years

Doctoral study field of International political relations offers extended knowledge in the field of international relations. Study is conceived as multidisciplinary, is based on knowledge of world economy, international law and other important aspects of international reality – security, ecology, culture. Fundamental stress is put on the study of theory and topical issues of international relations, interdisciplinary analyses of global processes. Applicants for this field of study may be graduates from universities with both economic and social science orientation, if they meet the requirements of entrance procedure (required knowledge is at the level of the main specialisation at VŠE „International Politics and Diplomacy“).

Admission procedure form:
interview
Application start:
01.04.2027
Application deadline:
31.05.2027
Application fee:
100.00 EUR

https://fir.vse.cz/ph-d-programs/admission_proces/

ApplyOpens in a new window

After completing the study programme, you will be able to: - understand and apply key concepts and categories of the discipline at an advance level. Integrate theoretical knowledge and apply it to practical problems in international relations; - critically analyse knowledge of world affairs from international political and economic perspectives and conduct a synthesis of that knowledge. Compare, evaluate and defend different interpretations of international political and economic phenomena in academic debates in advanced-level professional debates; - identify research gaps and formulating research questions, including designing and implementing innovative research designs incorporating qualitative and quantitative methods and using relevant scholarly research software; - implement a comprehensive research methodology - gathering, analysing, evaluating and critically interpreting data and sources on international political and economic processes; - develop and implement publication strategies consistent with research objectives and effectively publish results in high-quality journals, monographs or proceedings.

Study fee

Study fee amount:
500.00 - 500.00 EUR / [ { "contentType": "globalFeeInterval", "name": "academic year", "createDate": "2026-08-04T20:10:08Z", "updateDate": "2026-08-06T10:54:27.7283991Z", "route": { "path": "/global/en/data/codebooks/fee-intervals/academic-year/", "queryString": null, "startItem": { "id": "37758b86-6d55-4288-833e-ffda8153852e", "path": "global" } }, "id": "a98b53d9-088b-4bc5-b3e4-af5353086d21", "properties": {} } ]

University

School detail
Institution type:
public
Founded:
1953
Abbreviation:
VSE
Number of students:
15040
Number of international students in degree programs:
3789
Number of international exchange students:
858
Number of international alumni
953

The Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) is the largest economics-focused university in Czechia and one of the leading business schools in Central and Eastern Europe. You can choose from degree programmes in economics, finance, management, informatics and international relations, taught in Czech and English. During your studies, you build analytical thinking, data skills and the ability to apply theory in real-world contexts. The international AACSB accreditation confirms the quality of education at VŠE. Only a small percentage of business schools worldwide hold it. Teaching is closely linked with practice. You work on real projects with companies, complete internships and meet experts from business and the public sector as part of your courses. VŠE has an extensive network of partner universities, so you can study abroad across Europe and beyond. Graduates combine academic knowledge, language skills and practical experience. They find career opportunities in consulting, finance, IT, public administration and international institutions, often already during their studies.

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