PhD in Political Science Program By University of Jordan |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

27,000 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

PoliticsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD program in Political Science is based on a track system that includes all the basic branches of Political Science (Methodology, Political Theory, International Relations and Comparative Politics). The aim of this program is to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills to understand and interpret the political phenomenon through the use of research and methodology skills in studying the political trends in different political, cultural and economic contexts, raising the academic and research efficiency of students in knowledge and analysis as well as developing positive and professional behaviour for use in different research and functional fields and the Academy.


Vision statements of the program: Providing a specialized academic program that meets the needs of the research faculty as well as the Arab and Western academic community, and the development and enhancement of theoretical knowledge aimed at understanding the essence of political phenomena and the most important theoretical and methodological issues and fundamental currents in Political Science.

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD program in Political Science is based on a track system that includes all the basic branches of Political Science (Methodology, Political Theory, International Relations and Comparative Politics). The aim of this program is to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills to understand and interpret the political phenomenon through the use of research and methodology skills in studying the political trends in different political, cultural and economic contexts, raising the academic and research efficiency of students in knowledge and analysis as well as developing positive and professional behaviour for use in different research and functional fields and the Academy.


Vision statements of the program: Providing a specialized academic program that meets the needs of the research faculty as well as the Arab and Western academic community, and the development and enhancement of theoretical knowledge aimed at understanding the essence of political phenomena and the most important theoretical and methodological issues and fundamental currents in Political Science.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

5+
59+
Required Scores of English Language Tests  IBT - 59, AMIDEAST (Jordan only) IELTS - 5, British Council Jordan only Equivalent Exam - 50%, Language Center in The University of Jordan 
Documents Required:  The following required documents shall be uploaded to the electronic system as one PDF file whose size does not exceed (6 Megabytes). Moreover, in case the student is admitted to the program, he or she shall submit a hard duly certified copy of these documents.  1. A certified copy of the high school transcript (tawjihi) or equivalent.  2. A certified copy of the first university degree (bachelor's).  3. A certified copy of the diploma (if available).  4. A certified copy of the second university degree (master's) for PhD students.  5. A certified copy of the bachelor's, diploma, and master’s transcripts.  6. The grading system for graduates of non-Jordanian universities.  7. The equivalence of a certificate accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for certificates issued by official foreign and Arab universities.  8. A document that proves that the student has undergone the English language test.  9. Three personal photos.  10. A certified copy of the birth certificate with the national number on it.  11. A certified copy of the national ID card.  12. A copy of the military service book (for male students who were born in 1989 or before). 13. A no-objection paper for students who work in official, governmental, and any other institutions where workers are conditioned to get an approval to continue their study in advance. This applies to workers at UJ as well as at UJ hospital.  14. A hand-written approval issued by the eligible party stating a no-objection of the study for its holder. This applies to affiliates of the Jordanian Military Forces and Security Apparatuses.  15. A copy of a published (or an accepted for publication) research paper in a refereed scientific journal for students applying for PhD programs (if available).  16. A letter of a one-year practical experience in health service institutions or in learning and training in the required specialization. This applies to students applying for the master’s programs offered by the School of Nursing.  17. A 20-JD prepaid credit card for Jordanian students and a 150-JD prepaid credit card for non-Jordanian students. Such cards can be bought from the financial department, which is located on the second floor in the Unit of Admission and Registration at The University of Jordan.
3 Years
Feb
Oct
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,126 USD
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International Students

27,000 USD
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Teaching is in Arabic and English or mixed (Arabic and English) depending on the programme.

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