Overview

A combination of in depth, hands-on fieldwork and comprehensive theoretical study helps our Ph.D. students in the International Relations program from Tufts University to uncover the meaningful questions that ultimately shape both their future research and their careers.

Key Features

With approximately 60 students engaged in coursework or research at any given time, the Ph.D. program is an integral and vibrant component of the Fletcher community.

Working alongside our world-renowned faculty, Fletcher doctoral candidates acquire the theoretical and practical skills needed to produce research that will help shape future discourse on international relations.

After completing their degrees, our graduates go on to successful high-level careers in academia, research, non-profit organizations, government, and the private sector.

Programme Structure

Fields of study include:

Comparative Politics

Development Economics

Gender Analysis in International Studies

Human Security

International Business Relations

International Environment and Resource Policy

International Security Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Medford, United States

Disciplines

International Relations View 15 other PhDs in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.6

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply to the PhD program at The Fletcher School, prospective students must have a Master's degree in a field that is relevant to international relations, and directly related to the applicant's proposed doctoral studies.

The applicant's Master's degree must come from a program that required at least one and a half years of full-time study (not including internships or thesis preparation), and at least twelve courses in which the applicant earned a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher. Students enrolled in Fletcher's MALD program may apply to the PhD program during their second year of study.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

59372 USD / year

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Out-of-State

59372 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

59372 USD / year

≈ 59372 USD / year

Living costs

Medford

United States

1458 - 3019 USD / month

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