The programme integrates coherently empirical-positive and theoretical-normative approaches in political science. The programme therefore provides students with the methodological tools and cultural background common to the various lines of study and research, and a solid specialised preparation in four main areas.

The inter-university doctoral programme in Political Studies (POLS) integrates coherently empirical-positive and theoretical-normative approaches in political science. The programme, therefore, provides students with the methodological tools and cultural background common to the various lines of study and research, and a solid specialised preparation in four main areas, which may in some cases overlap:

Political theory and political philosophy

Political communication, public opinion and political behaviour

In order to promote the internationalization of the doctoral programme, English will be the official language.

The POLS doctoral programme aims to form not only young researchers who can engage in international academia but also professional figures able to undertake research, provide consultancy, coordinate and manage private research centres, think tanks, and political and economic organizations, both private and public, in regional, national and international contexts.

The Political Studies - POLS programme integrates coherently empirical-positive and theoretical-normative approaches in political science. The programme therefore provides students with the methodological tools and cultural background common to the various lines of study and research, and a solid specialised preparation in four main areas.

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How to apply for admission to a doctoral programme

Access to a doctoral research programme is through a public competition.

Every year, the University of Milan publishes calls for applications that set out the requirements, deadlines, access and selection procedures for each doctoral programme.

competition and the application for enrolment must be made 

 without the need to hand in any paper documents.

Please read the instructions carefully in order to ensure that every stage in the application process is successfully completed.

Admissions Option 2

Applied Multivariate Analysis for Social Scientists B

Advanced Statistical Methods for Computational Social Science I

Curriculum

For students with foreign citizenship whose households produce income and assets abroad, the second installment is not calculated on the ISEE University value. Still, it consists of a fixed second installment amount based on the student's citizenship, the fee area for the degree program, and the student's status (on track / off track for one year or off track for more than one year). For 2024/25 a.y., the range of the second installment was between Euro 200 and Euro 3840.

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

Master

Social Sciences

Political Science

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PhD in Political Studies - POLS

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