Overview

Moreover, it invites a critical reflection on the notions of inter- and transdisciplinarity. Working with and on concepts, areas of contact arise within which theories and practices of different disciplinary fields meet and enter a productive dialogue.

Program aims

The Interdiciplinary Cultural Studies ICS program from the University of Bern is primarily theory-oriented. It aims at a systematic incorporation of inter- and transdisciplinarity in the doctoral students’ projects as well as a critical reflection of both familiar and foreign research and knowledge cultures.

Programme Structure

The doctoral program ICS focuses on key concepts, theories and methods which are used across different disciplines of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Moreover, it invites a critical reflection on the notions of inter- and transdisciplinarity.

Working with and on concepts, areas of contact arise within which theories and practices of different disciplinary fields meet and enter a productive dialogue.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies General Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to having a degree required for a doctoral thesis supervised and written at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Bern, you should meet the following requirements:

Your doctoral research project meets the standards of excellent research within your field.

It involves inter- or transdisciplinary elements which allow you to profit from the offered inter- and transdisciplinary programs.

Your command of German (at least passive knowledge) and English is sufficient to participate in the program

External applicants have a letter of invitation of a professor of the Faculty of Humanities.

Your first supervisor is a professor at the Phil.-hist. Faculty.

Only for applications for the doctoral programme Studies in the Arts: Your second supervisor is a lecturer with a PhD degree at the Bern University of the Arts (HKB).

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

400 CHF / year

≈ 400 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

400 CHF / year

≈ 400 CHF / year

Living costs

Bern

Switzerland

1655 - 2130 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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