PhD in International Relations 36 months PHD Program By Al-Farabi Kazakh National University |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

19,293 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Training of competitive highly qualified scientific and pedagogical, administrative, expert and analytical personnel in the field of the international relations trained in English having abilities to the critical analysis and assessment modern scientific achievements to generation of the new ideas at the solution of research and practical tasks; knowledge able to project and conduct complex researches on the basis of complete system scientific outlook with use in the field of the international relations and formation at doctoral candidates of professional competences, according to requirements of domestic and international labor market and employers, standards in this direction of training of doctoral candidates according to their inquiries and the prospects of development of the country and region
Graduates of this program will be able to show:
1 To interpret key ideas of modern international political paradigms based on systemic analysis of current IR issues using modern information technologies; to forecast development of international situations and trends of contemporary world politics.
2 To synthesize modern knowledge about International relations, make comparative and interdisciplinary analysis of global development’s complex tendencies in connection with globalization and integration and use them at teaching IR disciplines at HEI.
3 To apply methodology of modern regional and global security theories and concepts at analysis of new factors global security and armed conflicts; to formulate independently ideas of overcoming new challenges and threats to international security.
4 To identify differences in approaches of academic schools’ representatives towards studies of modern problems of geopolitical situation in CA; critically analyze foreign policy positions of leading actors and use them for analysis of specific situations, risks, opportunities and challenges in region of CA.
5 To critically assess and analyze main tendencies of modern World order formation, transformation of International organizations and International conflict management practices in order to develop recommendations during professional work for analytical, expert fields and public service.
6 To critically evaluate results of researches, modern theories, new tendencies of international-political processes and synthesize new and theory based approaches to study urgent issues of IR using comparative analysis, scenario and prognostic analysis and other methods of analysis.
7 To evaluate critically scientific theories and concepts of integration processes, to generate knowledge about concepts and approaches used in studies of integration institutions work practice in order to prepare practical recommendations for government and non-government structures if frame of professional work.
8 To generalize results of comparative analysis of great powers’ interests dynamics using knowledge complex about modern geopolitical processes in CA, to carry out scenario and prognostic analysis of geopolitical situation’s evolution in CA and formulate recommendations in frame of professional work.
9 To interpret general theoretical approaches during analysis of International organizations’ role as IR regulation mechanism, to have skills of independent analysis of International organizations development and transformation and use them to propose recommendations for appropriate agencies.
10 To develop independently research program, to formulate original research problems on urgent issues of IR, global, regional and national development aimed at solution of problems of practical importance in expert-analytic and scientific-educational work.
11 To carry out research in accordance with scientific program, to adapt knowledge about current IR issues using newest information and analytical technologies and present research results in form PhD thesis.
12 To provide well reasoned results of analytical and research work in IR field in form of thesis, scientific reports, articles including peer-reviewed journals, to contribute original research about IR into development of Kazakhstan’s science.

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Training of competitive highly qualified scientific and pedagogical, administrative, expert and analytical personnel in the field of the international relations trained in English having abilities to the critical analysis and assessment modern scientific achievements to generation of the new ideas at the solution of research and practical tasks; knowledge able to project and conduct complex researches on the basis of complete system scientific outlook with use in the field of the international relations and formation at doctoral candidates of professional competences, according to requirements of domestic and international labor market and employers, standards in this direction of training of doctoral candidates according to their inquiries and the prospects of development of the country and region
Graduates of this program will be able to show:
1 To interpret key ideas of modern international political paradigms based on systemic analysis of current IR issues using modern information technologies; to forecast development of international situations and trends of contemporary world politics.
2 To synthesize modern knowledge about International relations, make comparative and interdisciplinary analysis of global development’s complex tendencies in connection with globalization and integration and use them at teaching IR disciplines at HEI.
3 To apply methodology of modern regional and global security theories and concepts at analysis of new factors global security and armed conflicts; to formulate independently ideas of overcoming new challenges and threats to international security.
4 To identify differences in approaches of academic schools’ representatives towards studies of modern problems of geopolitical situation in CA; critically analyze foreign policy positions of leading actors and use them for analysis of specific situations, risks, opportunities and challenges in region of CA.
5 To critically assess and analyze main tendencies of modern World order formation, transformation of International organizations and International conflict management practices in order to develop recommendations during professional work for analytical, expert fields and public service.
6 To critically evaluate results of researches, modern theories, new tendencies of international-political processes and synthesize new and theory based approaches to study urgent issues of IR using comparative analysis, scenario and prognostic analysis and other methods of analysis.
7 To evaluate critically scientific theories and concepts of integration processes, to generate knowledge about concepts and approaches used in studies of integration institutions work practice in order to prepare practical recommendations for government and non-government structures if frame of professional work.
8 To generalize results of comparative analysis of great powers’ interests dynamics using knowledge complex about modern geopolitical processes in CA, to carry out scenario and prognostic analysis of geopolitical situation’s evolution in CA and formulate recommendations in frame of professional work.
9 To interpret general theoretical approaches during analysis of International organizations’ role as IR regulation mechanism, to have skills of independent analysis of International organizations development and transformation and use them to propose recommendations for appropriate agencies.
10 To develop independently research program, to formulate original research problems on urgent issues of IR, global, regional and national development aimed at solution of problems of practical importance in expert-analytic and scientific-educational work.
11 To carry out research in accordance with scientific program, to adapt knowledge about current IR issues using newest information and analytical technologies and present research results in form PhD thesis.
12 To provide well reasoned results of analytical and research work in IR field in form of thesis, scientific reports, articles including peer-reviewed journals, to contribute original research about IR into development of Kazakhstan’s science.

Admission requirements

6+
87+
3 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

19,293 USD
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International Students

19,293 USD
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Al Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) offers 134 bachelor degree programs at 16 faculties, which are among the leaders in the national subject ranking in Kazakhstan. Students can join undergraduate programs in a wide range of disciplines, from the sciences (chemistry, geography, mathematics and physics) through to humanities, law, IR, languages, and journalism. Students can also select from several joint double degree programs with the leading universities from around the world.   The university bachelor degree programs train students to be critical thinkers, well-rounded lifelong learners and future leaders in their specialties. Most of the undergraduate programs of KazNU are accredited by accrediting agencies such as ASIIN, FIBAA, AQ, and ACQUIN.

Undergraduate international students usually study for four years at the individual faculties. Undergraduate study at KazNU includes lectures, seminars and laboratory work carried out in university faculties and departments. KazNU has no quotas for international admissions and around 10 percent of applicants are international students and the number increases every year.

The international admission period runs during the summer for the current academic year. International applicants register at the dedicated website, and prospective students must pass foreign language test in advance.   The application process is broadly the same for international and national students, and the university accepts school qualifications from many different countries.

Tuition fees are currently set by the university at a very competitive level. The tuition fees do not include accommodation or board.

All students find themselves in an innovative educational environment and they have access to the specialized libraries and computer facilities including access to
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Al-Farabi KazNU offers 268 full master degrees and 140 full PhD wide range programs which help you facilitate your career progression. The University is the main Higher Education University in preparing masters’ and PhD students. During master degree programs students have a chance to take experience in International Summer Schools and Short Intensive Programs. They funded by Ministry of Education and Science of Republic of Kazakhstan. PhD degree students must undergo 2 months international traineeship as a part of their studies. All PhD students can have one local and one international supervisor.

All postgraduate programs of KazNU accredited by Accrediting Degree Programs such as, ASIIN, FIBAA, AQA, ACQUIN. KazNU has drawn up double degree agreements with more than 20 universities and maintains partnerships with around 170 universities worldwide. KazNU embrace a wide range of interrelated disciplines and our programmes of study offer you a high degree of flexibility and choice as well as career relevance.  

Al Farabi KazNU actively involves postgraduate students to work on various innovative projects and programs, including projects conducted jointly with international organizations. For example, in summer 2018 Al Farabi KazNU established the Ban Ki-moon Institute for Sustainable Development by signing MoU with 8 th UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon and plans to support research projects related to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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