Center for Political and Strategic Studies
Center for Political and Strategic Studies | SU
Center for Political and Strategic Studies | SU
The PhD program in Diplomacy and International Affairs is a high-quality, advanced academic and research discipline that addresses numerous critical issues on the contemporary international stage. The Center for Political and Strategic Studies offers this program, leveraging its qualified faculty and available resources. The university should capitalize on these resources to become a leader in graduate studies and scientific research, thereby providing highly specialized expertise to contribute to national development.
The program aims to serve society by supplying it with specialized and scientifically qualified national personnel capable of understanding diplomatic and political challenges and analyzing contemporary issues in diplomacy and international affairs. It is distinguished by its research output and in-depth studies on international issues such as crisis management, the art of negotiation, and international law, keeping pace with global scientific advancements.
The PhD program in Diplomacy and International Affairs seeks to prepare distinguished scientific and research competencies in the field of political issues that meet the needs and requirements of educational and research institutions locally, regionally and internationally, by providing a conducive and stimulating educational and research environment that keeps pace with the requirements of the times in accordance with quality standards.
1- Qualifying specialized competencies in diplomatic issues and international affairs, capable of meeting society's needs and keeping pace with new political phenomena.
2- Encouraging specialized research and studies, and keeping pace with continuous development.
3- Providing research, advisory, and training services in diplomatic issues and international affairs.
4- Communicating with relevant institutions and centers, both locally and internationally, to exchange expertise and develop performance in diplomatic issues and international affairs.
5- Creating opportunities for scientific and research growth for specialists in diplomacy and international affairs.
1. The total number of credit hours required for graduation is 42.
2. The preparation phase for the PhD dissertation proposal begins immediately upon admission for students who do not have any prerequisite (remedial) courses, provided that the student commits to attending a minimum of four (4) seminars held by the department for Master's and PhD students.
3. For applicants required to take prerequisite (remedial) courses, the preparation phase for the PhD dissertation proposal begins once they successfully pass these courses with a score of no less than (70%) in each course, alongside the student's obligation to attend at least four (4) of the seminars held by the department for Master's and PhD students.
4. The student is required to attend at least (75%) of the seminar sessions held by the department for Master's and PhD students, covering the period from the official registration of the dissertation proposal until the date of the department council's approval to form the defense and judgment committee.
5. The minimum period required to defend the PhD dissertation is six academic semesters (3 years), calculated from the date of the department council's minutes registering the dissertation proposal to the date of the department council's minutes forming the defense and judgment committee.
6. The PhD dissertation must be written within the field of specialization and must be approved by the defense and judgment committee formed by the relevant department in accordance with university regulations.