PhD in Political Science 48 months PHD Program By Universidade de São Paulo |Top Universities
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# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

PoliticsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Graduate Program of the Department of Political Science at USP (PPGCP/DCP) has contributed decisively to the generation of staff during the process of institutionalization of the Brazilian social sciences and, more recently, to the expansion, professionalization and internationalization of the political science in the country.

The Graduate Program of the Department of Political Science at USP is guided by high-level graduate training and innovative research in four lines of research associated with all traditional areas of Political Science: 1) political theory and political thought , 2) democracy, political institutions and society, 3) public policies and 4) international relations. In doing so, it stimulates interdisciplinary research, dialoguing with related areas, such as law, economics and history.

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Graduate Program of the Department of Political Science at USP (PPGCP/DCP) has contributed decisively to the generation of staff during the process of institutionalization of the Brazilian social sciences and, more recently, to the expansion, professionalization and internationalization of the political science in the country.

The Graduate Program of the Department of Political Science at USP is guided by high-level graduate training and innovative research in four lines of research associated with all traditional areas of Political Science: 1) political theory and political thought , 2) democracy, political institutions and society, 3) public policies and 4) international relations. In doing so, it stimulates interdisciplinary research, dialoguing with related areas, such as law, economics and history.

Admission requirements

48 Months
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Aug

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USP offers more than 180 undergraduate programs in all contemporary areas of knowledge: agricult ral sciences, biological sciences, health sciences, exact and earth sciences, humanities, applied social sciences, engineering, linguistics, literature and arts, as well as multidisciplinary courses. The undergraduate programs allow students to organize their studies according to their educational goals.

You can see all the courses offered by USP on our website or in the catalog provided by the USP Office of International Relations.

University of São Paulo is also a traditional leader in graduate education in Brazil, with almost 270 graduate programs (courses). USP’s experience in graduate education is an important feature in its history and has made a solid contribution to the country’s scientific and technological development. 

You can see all the courses offered by USP on our website or in the catalog provided by the USP Office of International Relations.

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