University of Évora

Colégio do Espírito Santo – University of Évora

The University of Évora, one of Portugal’s oldest and most prestigious universities, combines centuries of academic tradition with a strong commitment to innovation, internationalisation, and scientific excellence. Located in a city classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a unique environment for learning and research, where close interaction between academic staff and students fosters high-quality education and a truly transformative academic experience.

In the field of Legal and Political Theory and International Relations, the University of Évora offers an integrated academic pathway that accompanies students from undergraduate to doctoral level, providing a solid interdisciplinary education aimed at understanding the major political, legal, and social challenges of the 21st century.

The Bachelor’s degree in International Relations provides comprehensive training for the analysis of contemporary global dynamics, combining knowledge from Political Science, International Relations, Law, Economics, and Diplomacy. Students develop key skills to understand the phenomena shaping the international system and to operate in increasingly demanding and globalised professional contexts.

The Master’s in International Relations and European Studies deepens this training through an advanced and interdisciplinary approach to key issues in international politics and European integration. Combining academic rigour, methodological innovation, and critical reflection, the programme addresses strategic areas such as European Governance, International Law, Human Rights, International Security, and Diplomacy, preparing specialists capable of working in national and international institutions, European organisations, multilateral bodies, and research centres.

At doctoral level, the PhD in Political Theory, International Relations and Human Rights, offered in partnership with the University of the Azores, is a benchmark of excellence in advanced research. The programme promotes in-depth study of democracy, citizenship, human rights, global governance, and contemporary political transformations, encouraging the production of innovative research with scientific and social impact. It also benefits from close collaboration with the Political Science Research Centre (CICP), through its Évora hub, providing doctoral candidates with direct access to research projects, national and international academic networks, and high-level scientific activities.

At the University of Évora, academic training is closely linked to critical reflection, research, and engagement with the major challenges of our time. It is in this environment of excellence that citizens and professionals are trained to think about and transform the contemporary world.

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