About the Programme
The Ph.D. program in Political Science offered by the Department of International Studies, Political Science and History is a doctorate-level program that aims to groom students into well-rounded research scholars. Challenging and enriching, this program is especially promising to students seeking careers in academics and research, that can span across institutions of education, research, media and so on, in both public and private sectors. It is an apt academic option for future academicians, researchers and policymakers looking to gain knowledge, skills and intellect that can be applied to international relations. Driven to contribute new research and fresh perspectives to the discipline, the Department of International Studies, Political Science and History has designed the curriculum to be inter and multi-disciplinary, accommodating theoretical, philosophical and analytical aspects of international relations. Research initiatives that handle various dimensions of Political Science including political theory, political thought, government, comparative politics, public administration etc are particularly welcomed and encouraged, as the program recognises inter and multi-disciplinary research to be the way forward.
Why Choose This Programme?
What You Will Learn
Eligibility & Fee Structure
Message from the HOD
Bangalore Central Campus
Featuring the traditional and most popular disciplines of Social Sciences the Department has emerged as one of the most prominent ones in India’s History, Politics, International Relations and Area Studies turf. The department has become well known for its in-depth multidisciplinary approach, experienced and highly qualified faculty and the range of curricular and co-curricular programmes.
The Department offers PhD Programmes with distinct interdisciplinary q
Message from the HOD
Featuring the traditional and most popular disciplines of Social Sciences the Department has emerged as one of the most prominent ones in India’s History, Politics, International Relations and Area Studies turf. The department has become well known for its in-depth multidisciplinary approach, experienced and highly qualified faculty and the range of curricular and co-curricular programmes.
The Department offers PhD Programmes with distinct interdisciplinary qualities in the field of International Relations, History and Political Science. The Department’s Masters Programme has today evolved to compose of all International Relations’ major area studies, theories, their applications, as well as global tongues like French and Mandarin. It has been moulded with the foremost agenda of making well-equipped professionals out of its student pool.
Our well known Undergraduate programmes are training students holistically and with a focus on career and contribution to the society. The students live up to the vision of the university with Excellence in their chosen field and service to the society. The details of the activities of the department, research and publication of the faculty and the students is well documented in this website. Do contact us if you need further details.
Admission Process
- Register with your Email ID
- Login to the Admission Portal
- Fill the Application Form
- Pay Application Fee
- Entrance Test (If Applicable)
- Assessment
- Interview
- Check login page for result
- If selected, Offer Letter attached
- Pay Course Fee Online
- Complete Admission Process
Ready to Apply?
Applications for the 2026 batch are open. Deadline: 14-Jun-2026.