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PhD of Governance and Public Policy

MIT World Peace University

  • Pune, India
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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MIT World Peace University campus

About the program

Ph.D. In Governance and Public Policy is a research doctorate at MIT-WPU, Pune, With a minimum of three years including coursework, Taught in English.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Formulate original research questions in Governance and Public Policy
  • Critically evaluate scholarly evidence
  • Apply rigorous research methods and communicate a substantial research contribution.

Career outcomes

  • Academia
  • Think tanks
  • Government
  • Policy research
  • International organisations
  • Consulting
  • Public affairs

Curriculum

  • Research degree of minimum three and maximum six years including coursework. Coursework covers research methodology
  • Ethics and subject papers and needs 55% or more to confirm admission
  • Followed by a research proposal
  • Progress seminars
  • Thesis and viva voce. Research focus: politics
  • Governance and public policy across political science
  • International relations
  • Law
  • Economics and public administration
  • With fieldwork and seminars (14 credits).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's degree with at least 55% aggregate (or equivalent grade)
  • Or 75% in a 1-year master's after a 4-year bachelor degree
  • Or an M.Phil with 55%
  • Ph.D. Entrance test (50% qualifying) and interview. Reservation applies only to Maharashtra domicile candidates.. Entry grade detail: Minimum 55% aggregate in the master's degree (75% in a 1-year master's after a 4-year bachelor degree).

Accepted academic background

Master's degree or M.Phil, Or equivalent recognised qualification, In a relevant subject.

Language tests

  • IELTS Requires manual verification

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Graduation Transcripts
  • Postgraduate Transcripts
  • Passport Copy (submit documents within the stated post-offer deadline).

How to apply

  1. Check the Ph.D. Eligibility (55% in master's
  2. Or 75% for a 1-year master's after a 4-year bachelor) and the application window on the programme page. Apply online through the Apply Now link on the programme page and pay the Ph.D. Admission application fee (INR 2
  3. 000). Upload master's mark sheets
  4. Passport copy. Sit the MIT-WPU Ph.D. Entrance test (exempt with valid UGC-NET
  5. CSIR-NET
  6. GATE
  7. GPAT or CEED)
  8. Then the interview. Receive provisional admission by email. Complete the stipulated coursework and verification steps to confirm admission. Apply for the Indian student visa with the admission letter
  9. Endorsed to MIT-WPU. On arrival
  10. Have the visa verified and submit a copy to the International Relations Division.

Other costs

Tuition per year₹150,000 INR
Application fee₹2,000 INR
Deposit₹10,000 INR

Program details

CampusKothrud, Pune
Faculty or schoolSchool of Social Sciences
DepartmentGovernance and Public Policy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarships or financial assistance may be available at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    15 Apr 2027

    152 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.