Overview

Our active faculty and a strong cohort of PhD researchers and post-doctoral scholars at European University Institute (EUI) create a stimulating environment for study.

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Paris – 25 October 2025

QS Discover Fair, Le Meridien Paris Arc De Triomphe

Belfast – 29 October 2025

Study UK Fair, Assembly Buildings

Oxford – 5 November 2025

Graduate Study Fair, Oxford Town Hall

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Key facts

By covering key fields across the political and social sciences within one department, we enable cross-disciplinary research conversations to take place, meaning ideas and research findings are easily shared and discussed further.

While our experienced staff offer intense supervision, you also receive the academic freedom and time for your own independent research. In addition, our researchers on the Political and Political Sciences benefit from interacting with the academics, practitioners and other leaders in their field, who are regular visitors to our Department and are able to offer their advice and thoughts on your work.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Conflict and peace

International relations

Identity

International institutions

International relations theory

Philosophies of social science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Florence, Italy

Disciplines

Sociology Political Science View 6 other PhDs in Political Science in Italy

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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

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Diploma equivalent to the minimum qualification needed to study for a doctorate in a given country

The expected level of English proficiency is level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Applicants are required to submit an English international language certificate to demonstrate their level.

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Florence

Italy

850 - 1300 EUR / month

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

Funding

Fully-funded scholarships are available. To qualify for national funding, you must meet the specific requirements set by the national funding authorities. These may include conditions with regard to your nationality, residence, degree and the time of the award. For an overview of the specific funding conditions, eligibility criteria and application instructions, please visit https://www.eui.eu/apply?id=doctoral-programme-in-political-and-social-sciences&subpage=conditionsOfAward.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Political and Social Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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