PhD in Politics & Governance

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

Asia:

20%

North America:

10%

South America:

5%

Oceania:

2%

Africa:

3%

Europe:

60%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Google

Amazon

Facebook

The British Council

The European Commission

The United Nations

The World Bank

Fees and Funding

Overall Cost

$0 / year

FAQs

• What is the application process for external or self-funded candidates?
  
  You must complete an ‘agreement form external PhD candidates’ with your supervisor, provide proof of funding, and submit all required documents (including supervisor’s confirmation) via the PhD Applicant Login. The formal admission decision is made by the Dean.
• Is proof of English language proficiency required?
  
  While evidence of English proficiency can be uploaded, it is not mandatory for all applicants. Your supervisor will assess your language competency as part of the application process.
• How do I find a supervisor?
  
  You can either apply for advertised PhD vacancies or directly contact a potential supervisor with a research proposal. The supervisor must be willing to support your project and formally agree to supervise you.
• What types of PhD positions are available?
  
  There are four main types: Employed PhD candidate (paid, full-time, with teaching duties) Contract/scholarship PhD candidate (funded by an external scholarship) PhD candidate with external financing (funded by employer or other sources) External PhD candidate (self-funded).
• What are the main admission requirements for the PhD?
  
  Applicants must have a Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) relevant to the field. If your degree is from outside the Netherlands, the Dean may need to approve its equivalence. You also need to secure a supervisor (promotor) who is a full professor or senior lecturer at Leiden University.