Applications Now open for Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) MA and PhD in Global Studies

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025

The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) is now accepting applications for its prestigious MA and PhD programs in Global Studies for the 2025 academic year. These programs offer a specialized focus on peace and security challenges in Africa while integrating a broader global perspective.

The Global Studies programs at IPSS provide an interdisciplinary approach, combining peace and security studies with comparative global analysis. By examining historical and contemporary global interconnections, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the shifting dynamics of international relations, regionalism, and the evolving role of nation-states in the global order.

Program Highlights

The MA and PhD programs are delivered in collaboration with Leipzig University in Germany, offering students a unique academic experience that blends theoretical and methodological foundations in peace and security studies with real-world global insights. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research, benefit from international academic networks, and explore contemporary security issues through a global lens.

Tuition Fees and Scholarship Opportunities

The tuition fee for the MA program is €3,600 per academic year.

The tuition fee for the PhD program is €5,000 per academic year.

Recognizing the financial barriers that some students may face, the program offers scholarships through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Since its selection by DAAD in 2015, the program has provided two key funding options:

Germany Scholarships – These scholarships support two MA students and one PhD student to help cover costs during their study period in Leipzig, Germany.

Sur-Place Scholarships – These grants assist students with expenses during their time in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reducing the overall tuition fees for one academic term.

Who Can Apply?

MA Program Eligibility

The MA program is open to highly motivated students who have successfully completed their Bachelor’s degree in the following fields:

• Social Sciences
• Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Law
• Humanities
• Economics

Applicants should have a strong academic record (good or excellent results) and a keen interest in global affairs, peace, and security studies.

PhD Program Eligibility

Candidates for the PhD program must have completed their Master’s degree with outstanding results in one of the fields mentioned above. The structured PhD program provides a rigorous academic environment for scholars looking to contribute to the advancement of peace and security studies on a global scale.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the official application portals:

For the MA program, apply here.

For the PhD program, apply here.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students eager to gain in-depth knowledge and expertise in global peace and security, particularly within the African context. With world-class faculty, international exposure, and scholarship opportunities, the IPSS MA and PhD programs in Global Studies provide an excellent platform for future leaders in international peace and security.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative academic journey. Apply before the deadline on February 28, 2025!

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