An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
Fully online and asynchronous, designed for working professionals, and awarded by a university established by treaty between sovereign States.
Online (Asynchronous)
Study fully online, on your own schedule, at a university created by treaty between sovereign States and registered with the United Nations.
A university established by treaty between sovereign States
Faculty who include diplomats, scholars and senior practitioners
Rigorous academic oversight and quality assurance
A global alumni community across four continents
EUCLID, an intergovernmental treaty-based organization with university mandate, offers to select students from the general public its flagship external (distance or online) degree program called the EUCLID Online PhD in Global Governance and International Development (DGGID being the program code for this full PhD / Doctorate of Philosophy).
It is the only online PhD program in global governance and international development organized by an intergovernmental institution whose programs are officially used by active diplomats over 4 continents, many of whom have reached high governance levels (ambassador, minister).
This program is an advanced academic program for future academic leaders (professors, deans) and global leaders (NGO leaders, senior civil servants) delivered by a treaty-based and treaty-practicing institution, and as stated by the United Nations in a rare instance of explicit confirmation, “the UN Secretariat recognizes Euclide- Pole Universitaire Euclide and the other four UN institutions … as being accredited.”
The program is completed fully online and follows three stages.
Core coursework that builds advanced knowledge of the field, with readings, written assignments and faculty feedback.
Research preparation through academic writing, critical thinking and research methods, preparing you for independent work.
A final thesis or dissertation, an original research project completed under faculty supervision and assessed by academic examiners.
EUCLID’s PhD in Global Governance and International Development represents 90 US credits (120 ECTS) of coursework beyond the Bachelor’s (in application of international standards for recognized PhDs). In practice, students may enter the DGG with a relevant Master’s degree, complete 30 to 35 US credits of core doctoral courses, followed by the actual writing of the dissertation in 5 phases. The resulting thesis should be a publishable book offering a clear contribution to the field and establishing the author as a subject-matter expert.
Among the suggested areas of focus are:
Photo above: King Abdullah of Jordan greets and congratulates EUCLID’s fist Secretary General Syed Zahid Ali when presenting the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week first prize medal (2016).
Photo above: EUCLID’s Robin van Puyenbroeck, panel speaker at the UN Academic Impact conference on “Eurozone in Crisis” held at the United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Auditorium, May 2013.
Applicants should have a relevant Master’s degree issued by an institution listed in the UNESCO-IAU handbook/database (WHED) or otherwise duly recognized/accredited. Similar or related backgrounds with adequate professional experience may be considered for Government-sponsored applicants (who are already government staff) who may be admitted without the required educational credential if their level of education and experience is deemed sufficient. EUCLID may require these participants to complete bridge courses prior to enrolling in the program. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested. Students are expected to be in a position to dedicate 10 to 15 effective hours of study on a weekly basis.
Course titles open the course page in the EUCLID learning platform. The roadmap is updated automatically from the university's academic records.
PRIMARY COURSES | ||
Code | Course Name | USCH |
International Academic Writing (Doctorate) | 2 | |
Argumentation and Critical Thinking | 2 | |
Diplomacy: Theory and Practice | 4 | |
International Law and Treaty Law (1) | 5 | |
International Relations + Fifty Key Thinkers in IR | 4 | |
International Conflicts: Theory and History | 4 | |
International Organizations I | 4 | |
DDIA Thesis 1/5 Bibliography + Outline | 5 | |
DDIA Thesis 2/5 Draft | 5 | |
DDIA Thesis 3/5 Completed Draft | 5 | |
DDIA Thesis 4/5 Editing | 5 | |
DDIA Thesis 5/5 Final Review | 5 | |
Total Credit Hours (USCH): | 50 | |
Note: to consult the current and official curriculum/list of courses from the EUCLID CMS database, please visit: EUCLID Available Degree Programs and follow the program link.
As a high-level PhD, the EUCLID DGG provides outstanding professional and academic preparation to its students for a successful career in global affairs at the international, regional, national and local levels. It is also suitable for careers in academia, media and legal practice. Our alumni have been successful in securing employment and promotions in government service and international organizations, including at the level of ambassador and minister.
EUCLID is the only intergovernmental, treaty-based university with a UN registered charter and recognized expertise in diplomacy. Join the alma mater of ambassadors and senior officials globally.
Note: if the PDF brochure is unavailable (or outdated by 2 years), please contact admissions@euclid.int
EUCLID brings together a distinguished international faculty of scholars, practitioners and senior officials. Our professors combine strong academic credentials with real-world experience in international organizations, government, the professions and civil society, and many of them serve the Global South and emerging economies.
The profiles below represent a selection of our outstanding faculty. For the full faculty roster and the professors specifically assigned to this program, please visit our Faculty Profiles Directory.
Applications are reviewed in 4 to 6 business days. Questions get an answer within 2 business days.
