STUDY
International Relations
- University postgraduate study programme
- Degree: dr. sc.
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
- Zagreb
- Tuition fee: from 4.000,00 €
Application and enrolment information
UNIVERSITY IN ZADAR
and
LIBERTAS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
are opening
A CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
for the enrolment of 25 students in a joint university postgraduate study programme of International Relations aimed at acquiring an academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the area of social sciences, field of interdisciplinary social sciences in the academic year of 2024/2025.
The study programme lasts three years (six semesters).
The holder of the study programme is the University of Zadar, with Libertas International University as to co-deliverer of the study programme. The delivery of the study programme includes teachers of University of Zadar and Libertas International University along with domestic and international external associates.
- Enrolment requirements and criteria for the joint university postgraduate study programme of International Relations are as follows:a) completion of a university graduate study programme in the area of social sciences, humanities, natural, technical or other sciences with a grade point average of at least 4.0 (arithmetic or weighted arithmetic mean); applicants with a lower GPA of at least 3.5, are required to submit two recommendations by university professors;
- completion of a master’s degree in the area of social sciences, humanities, natural, technical or other sciences with a grade point average of at least 4.0 (arithmetic or weighted arithmetic mean); applicants with a lower GPA of at least 3.5, are required to submit two recommendations by university professors;
- English language skills at the level of B2 or higher (proven upon submission of application or during interview with applicants).
The yearly tuition fee is 4,000.00 EUR, with the possibility of two-instalment payments (upon enrolment in each semester).
*The beginning of classes is planned for March 2025, depending on the number of enrolled candidates.
Enrolment and insurance fees for the first semester along with the issuing of the student card (X-ica) amount to 24.97 EUR.
Classes are organised on the premises of Libertas International University in Zagreb, as the programme’s co-deliverer.
Enrolment applications are to be submitted within 30 days from the call for applications via web pages of the University of Zadar (www.unizd.hr), Libertas International University (www.libertas.hr) and in printed form.
The enrolment applications are submitted as per protocol to the Records and Archive Office of the University of Zadar (Zadar, M. Pavlinovića 1, 3rd floor) or the Registrar Office of Libertas International University (Zagreb, Trg. J. F. Kennedy 6B), or sent via postal service to: UNVIERSITY OF ZADAR, (Application for the University Postgraduate Study Programme of International Relations) M. Pavlinovića 1, 23000 Zadar, or to: Libertas International University, (Application for the University Postgraduate Study Programme of International Relations), Trg J. F. Kennedy 6B, 10000 Zagreb.
The enrolment applications need to be submitted with the following document copies:
– filled out Application Form DOK-00 (the form is available on the web page of the University of Zadar and the study programme).
– a university master’s degree diploma
– diploma supplement or transcript of completed courses with a grade point average
– two recommendations of university professors (for candidates with GPA lower than 4.0)
– proof of required level of English language skills
– certificate of nationality (for Croatian citizens)
– birth certificate (Croatian citizens)
– passport (foreign citizens)
– filled out form for the recognition of a foreign higher education qualification (for foreign candidates)
– CV with the description of professional and scientific activity, i.e., educational, professional and scientific portfolio with enclosed evidence (e.g., certificates on acquired competencies, copies of published papers, preliminary papers, texts, etc.)
– motivational letter (up to 2,000 characters)
– proposal of the general topic of the doctoral thesis, i.e., brief justification of the topic (from 2,000 to 4,000 characters).
Applications without the above-mentioned documents will not be taken into consideration. The Application Form is available along with the text of the Call on the web page of the University of Zadar and the study programme.
By applying, the candidates explicitly agree that the University of Zadar and Libertas International University may collect, use and process data with the purpose of conducting the tender procedure according to the regulations protecting personal data.
Upon completion of the application period, the Enrolment Committee of the Doctoral Study Programme Council will conduct interviews with the candidates as per individual invitation. Candidates who meet the tender requirements will be invited to enrol the postgraduate doctoral study programme, to submit original documents and to sign the studying contract.
Students can enrol in person at the Registrar’s Office of Libertas International University, Trg J. F. Kennedy 6B, Zagreb, and bring the original documents as follows:
- university master’s degree diploma
- diploma supplement or transcript of completed courses with a grade point average
- decision on the recognition of foreign higher education qualification (for foreign students)
- two recommendations of university professors (for candidates with GPA lower than 4.0)
- proof of English language skills
- certificate of nationality (for Croatian citizens)
- birth certificate (for Croatian citizens)
- ID card
- passport (foreign citizens). Foreign citizens without a personal identification number (OIB), need to submit a request for the award of OIB to the Tax Administration – Zagreb Office or Zadar Office
- two photographs (4×6 cm)
- CV with the description of professional and scientific activity, i.e., educational, professional and scientific portfolio with enclosed evidence (e.g., certificates on acquired competencies, copies of published papers, preliminary papers, texts, etc.)
- motivational letter (up to 2,000 characters)
- filled out form for the proposal of the general topic of the doctoral thesis
- proof of payment of the enrolment and insurance fee of 24.97 EUR. Payments should be made to IBAN of Libertas International University: HR9724920081100029602, with payment description: doctoral study programme enrolment fee for 2024/2025, model HR67, reference number of the recipient: candidate’s OIB
- proof of payment of the tuition fee of 2,000 EUR for the first semester. Payments should be made to IBAN of Libertas International University: HR9724920081100029602, with payment description: tuition fee for the doctoral study programme of International Relations, model HR67, reference number of the recipient: candidate’s OIB
If the call for enrolment is not responded by a sufficient number of candidates, the study programme deliverer holds the right to not initiate the study programme in the current academic year.
Information on the call for enrolment can be obtained at:
- the office for postgraduate study programmes, University of Zadar (telephone: +385 23 200 533); email: tajnistvopds@unizd.hr) or
- the office for postgraduate study programmes, Libertas International University (telephone: +385 1 5633 113; email: sarapovic@libertas.hr)
UNIVERSITY OF ZADAR | LIBERTAS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY |
Rector: prof. Josip Faričić. PhD | interim Rector: prof. Ivo Andrijanić, PhD |
About the study programme
The postgraduate doctoral study programme in International Relations is a result of the continuing cooperation between the University of Zadar and Libertas International University. By following and researching the educational and market needs in the country and region, the two universities established that the field of international relations opens up an untapped space for education, science and research. An interdisciplinary approach to international relations in an ever changing social, economic and political global environment also demands the scientific presence in various areas of human activity and creativity.
The focus on international relations has been deemed as necessary by both institutions because of the need to promote discussions on human rights, economic and ecological issues, political and historical issues, the status of small and large countries in globalization processes, education and schooling issues, discussions on terrorism, wars and violence, just as other challenges to humanity and human dignity. Because of these factors, the doctoral study programme in International Relations provides an interdisciplinary approach that applies scientific results to various theoretical and practical issues, thus making a national and international contribution.
In accordance with contemporary educational, teaching and learning standards, doctoral students will assume an active role of researchers during their studies, and develop a critical theoretical stance, engage in scientific argumentation, understanding and effective application of research methods, and the principles of research ethics. They will acquire professional research ethics, especially ethical scientific interpretation.
Holder of the study programme:
University of Zadar
Study programme deliverer:
Libertas International University
Delivery of classes:
Zagreb, Trg J. F. Kennedyja 6b
Duration of study
The doctoral study lasts three years or six semesters, depending on the teaching requirements (during the 3 years, teaching is provided according to semesters, activities of teachers and doctoral students, and mentors and doctoral students).
Enrolment requirements
The requirements and criteria for enrolment into the joint postgraduate university doctoral study program in International Relations are:
graduate diploma (Master of Arts or equivalent) in the field of the natural or social sciences, humanities, technical or other sciences with a grade point average of at least 4.0; candidates with a GPA lower than 4.0 and higher than 3.5 need to submit two recommendations from university professors; candidates with a GPA lower than 3.5. are not eligible for enrolment.
graduate diploma of Master of Science in the field of the natural or social sciences, humanities, technical or other sciences with a grade point average of at least 4.0; candidates with a GPA lower than 4.0 and higher than 3.5 need to submit two recommendations from university professors; candidates with a GPA lower than 3.5. are not eligible for enrolment.
good English language skills (proven upon application or during interview with the candidate)
CV with a description of the candidate’s professional and scientific activities, i.e., a professional and scientific portfolio (along with the appropriate certificates and photocopies to as proof);
motivational letter with a description of the candidate’s scientific interests and possible doctoral research topic (max. 3,600 characters).
The call for enrolment applications will be announced by both institutions on their web sites and/or in the press, according to agreed-upon requirements and criteria for such calls.
Academic title
PhD in Social Science, interdisciplinary field
Study programme guide in Croatian can be retrieved here ovdje.
Study programme guide in English can be retrieved here ovdje.
Course syllabi
List of doctoral study programme mentors
List of doctoral study programme mentors:
- Gordan Akrap, PhD
- prof. Ivor Altaras Penda, PhD
- prof. emer. Ivo Andrijanić, PhD
- prof. Toni Bielić, PhD
- Vlatka Bilas, PhD
- Jurica Bosna, PhD
- prof. Ante Bralić, PhD
- Luka Brkić, PhD
- prof. Sonja Brlečić-Valčić, PhD
- Zoran Bubaš, PhD , VZS
- Krešimir Buntak, PhD
- Ksenija Butorac, PhD
- prof. Stipe Buzar, PhD
- prof. Irena Cajner Mraović, PhD
- Igor Dekanić, PhD
- prof. Vladimir Filipović, PhD
- Ivan Grdešić, PhD
- Drago Jakovčević, PhD
- Ljubo Jurčić, PhD
- Ksenija Jurišić, PhD
- prof. emer. Vinko Kandžija, PhD
- Josip Kasum, PhD
- prof. Robert Kopal, PhD
- Radojka Kraljević, PhD
- prof. Božena Krce Miočić, PhD
- prof. Ines Kresan Škabić, PhD
- Branko Lobnikar, PhD
- Damir Mladić, PhD
- prof. Bojan Morić Milovanović, PhD
- Maria del Carmen Moret-Tatay, PhD
- Mladen Nakić, PhD
- Josip Pandžić, PhD
- Duško Pavlović, PhD
- Mirjana Pejić Bach, PhD
- Zvjezdan Penezić, PhD
- prof. Anita Peša, PhD
Davor Perkov, PhD - Jadranka Polović, PhD
- prof. Petar Popović, PhD
- prof. Željka Primorac, PhD
- Ante Pulić, PhD
- Slaven Ravlić, PhD
- prof. Mili Razović, PhD
- prof. Vlasta Roška, PhD
prof. Andreja Rudančić, PhD - prof. Silvia Rusac, PhD
- prof. Višnja Samardžija, PhD
- prof. Ante Samodol, PhD
- Sandra Šokčević, PhD
- prof. emer. Velimir Srića, PhD
- Sanja Tišma, PhD, ZSV-T
- Mladen Turuk, PhD
- Marko Trnski, PhD
- Ante Uglešić, PhD
- Boris Vujčić, PhD
- prof. Ivica Zdrilić, PhD
- prof. Ljiljana Zekanović-Korona, PhD
- Mara Županić, PhD
