Program Overview

PhD in Public Administration

Brief Introduction

ISCSP has the broadest experience in teaching and researching Public Administration, dating back to its foundation in 1906, as the first school in this area in Portugal. The Doctorate in Public Administration takes place in a highly stimulating environment, with a significant presence of foreign students and focuses on the development of research and critical analysis skills that enhance the doctoral students' abilities to carry out independent research work, as well as their aptitude for reflection, decision-making and intervention at the level of governance.

Objectives

• Stimulate learning and scientific research in an open, cosmopolitan and focused environment, stimulating autonomy for decision-making and intervention in institutions;
• Consolidate scientific knowledge in Administration Science and Public Policies;
• Provide excellent advanced training aimed at acquiring knowledge that enhances effectiveness and efficiency in public action;
• Develop research in Administration and Public Policies, through the insertion of doctoral students in research projects, namely at the Center for Administration and Public Policies, as well as in research networks with similar institutions;
• Encourage publication and participation in national and international events;
• Continue the courses of the I and II Cycles in Public Administration at ISCSP (Degree in Public Administration, Degree in Public Administration and Territorial Policies, Master's in Public Administration and Master's in Management and Public Policies).

Coordination

Coordinator

João Ricardo Catarino, Full Professor

Deputy Coordinator

Alexandre Morais Nunes, Associate Professor

Executive Coordinator

Sandra Isabel Rasteiro Firmino, Associate Professor

Program Details

• Fees:
  • 1st year: 3500
  • 2nd year: 1500
  • 3rd year: 1500
• Vacancies: 30
• Times: Friday: 6pm to 10pm, Saturday: 9am to 1pm
• Applications: Closed
• Language: Portuguese
• Duration: 3 years

Reasons to Choose this PhD

• Highly qualified teaching staff with relevant scientific productivity;
• School with the most comprehensive teaching and research experience in the area of ​​Administration and Public Policies in Portugal;
• Strong internationalization and connection to strategic partnerships with universities and leading bodies in innovation in Public Administration;
• Access to Merit Awards

Accreditations | Partnerships

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