PhD in International and Diplomatic Studies (with Security Aspects)
This joint PhD is offered by Galilee International Management Institute, Israel and New University, Faculty of Government and European Studies, Slovenia. It comprises an interdisciplinary, international approach from academics of the different nationalities and is a full-fledged European certified degree with a focus on professional experience and application.
The programme has been designed to enable working professionals to remain in their influential positions while undertaking short periods of study in Israel and Slovenia, and will provide the opportunity to investigate an issue that can advance their professional aspirations in the framework of the research thesis. Every student will receive a personal mentor whom will guide the research thesis, as well as the opportunity to make an international contribution by publishing the findings in well-known social scientific journals.
The programme is entirely in English.
This programme is designed for
Defence, Homeland Security and Law professionals wishing to broaden their academic knowledge.
Diplomats and senior government officials in related fields who want to better understand the international security arena.
Academic professionals in Law, Defence, Security Studies, International Relations and similar fields who wish to acquire a European PhD in their field.
Duration
3 years
Programme Structure
Seminars will be held at New University, Faculty of Government and European Studies, Slovenia and Galilee International Management Institute, Israel.
Year 1 Seminar Subjects:
International Relations and Foreign Affairs
National and International Security
Proposal Preparation Seminar
Writing of PhD Thesis Proposal
Year 2 Seminar Subjects:
Diplomacy and Intelligence Services
Defence of the Disposition of Doctoral Dissertation with Obligatory Testing of Knowledge of Subjects
Drafting a PhD Thesis
PhD Thesis Seminar
Year 3:
Preparation of the Final PhD Thesis, Article and Defence
Programme Schedule and Location
Year 1:
Sessions at:
a. New University, Faculty of Government and European Studies, Slovenia
b. Galilee International Management Institute, Israel
Year 2:
Sessions at:
a. New University, Faculty of Government and European Studies, Slovenia
b. Galilee International Management Institute, Israel
Year 3:
To be scheduled according to each student’s progress
Online Application Dates will be provided in due course
Enrollment Dates will be provided in due course
Cost
Tuition Fee — €19,000
Applicants who send full payment will be entitled to a 5% discount.
Application and registration fee — €250
Local Expenses in Slovenia — All travel and accommodation arrangements in Slovenia are to be arranged by the students.
Local Expenses Fee in Israel — €5,910 (€2,955 per study period in Israel)
The local expenses fee in Israel covers:
Full board accommodation (single)
Airport transfers
Visa
Medical Insurance
Study and Computer Facilities
Guided weekend excursions to places of religious and historical interest in Israel
Application
All candidates must submit an electronic application via the eVŠ web portal. The application and documentary evidence of meeting the enrolment conditions must be sent by registered post (unless submitted electronically with a digital certificate) by the deadline specified below, to:
Centre for Strategic Studies
Galilee International Management Institute
P.O. Box 208, Nahalal, 10600, Israel
English instructions and video tutorial for filling the application
