Political Theory, International Relations and Human Rights
Doctoral Degree
Ano Letivo 2026/2027

Course Overview

The PhD in Political Theory, International Relations and Human Rights, created in partnership by the Universities of Évora and the Azores, is distinguished by the centrality it gives to issues of democracy, citizenship and human rights, contextualised in the international system, driven by heterogeneous trends and forces that are sometimes contradictory. With the support of a teaching staff with high scientific and disciplinary competence and anchored in solid research experience in Research Centres of Excellence, this PhD aims to develop in-depth theoretical knowledge that, in a versatile and transdisciplinary way, drives the development of critical analyses that represent an innovative and consistent contribution to research at national and international level.

Course in Association/Partner Institutions:

Universidade dos Açores (instituição de acolhimento)
Universidade de Évora (instituição de acolhimento)

Organic Unit: Institute of Research and Advanced Training

DGES Code: 0601/PA57

Duration: 8 Semesters/240 ECTS credits (90 required in curricular units)

Language: Portuguese, English

Regime: B-learning

CNAEF Areas:

Political science and civics (313)

Study Plan

A3ES Accreditation

Specific Entry Requirements

The following are eligible to apply:
a) Holders of a master's degree in the scientific field of Political Theory, International Relations, and Human Rights or related fields; holders of a bachelor's degree in this area or related areas obtained before Decree-Law no. 74/2006, of 24 March, and its subsequent versions, provided they hold university postgraduate qualifications;
b) Holders of a bachelor's degree in this or related fields of study, provided they have professional experience in practical fields related to this area of training, or whose curriculum vitae shows scientific interest in the field of knowledge of this doctoral programme.

Access Routes and Applications

Students from EU countries

Initial Places: 6

International Students

Initial Places: 4

application deadlines

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Applications

Universidade dos Açores

A informação relativa aos prazos de candidatura, calendário, procedimentos e endereço eletrónico para submissão das candidaturas encontra-se disponível nas respetivas páginas eletrónicas da instituição, devendo os/as candidatos/as consultar os calendários e processos aí definidos: https://estudar.uac.pt/candidaturas-a-doutoramentos/

O curso funciona em regime de b-Learning.

Quanto à distribuição das vagas, as mesmas serão divididas equitativamente entre as duas instituições.
Universidade de Évora

A informação relativa aos prazos de candidatura, calendário, procedimentos e endereço eletrónico para submissão das candidaturas encontra-se disponível nas respetivas páginas eletrónicas da Universidade de Évora, devendo os/as candidatos/as consultar os calendários e processos aí definidos:
https://www.uevora.pt/estudar/candidaturas/doutoramentos

O curso funciona em regime de b-Learning.

Quanto à distribuição das vagas, as mesmas serão divididas equitativamente entre as duas instituições.

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Tuition Fees

Annual Tuition Fees

Students from EU countries

1500 €

International Students

2500 €

deadlines and payment

scholarships

Course Committee

Director: Evanthia Balla [eballa@uevora.pt]

Assistants:

Viparelli Irene [ivipareli@uevora.pt]
Sílvia Roque [silvia.roque@uevora.pt]

teaching staff

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